A series of papers of a humorous character dealing with life and scenes, chiefly in London, at the time of publication and the earlier part of the nineteenth century
A resolution proposed to appoint a committee to consider and report on the proposition offered by certain railroad companies to build a railroad. Passed House October 22, 1869. Passed Senate and approved October 23, 1869.
A proposed act authorizing the principal chief to appoint three people to inspect the printed laws and to see if they could be compiled as directed by an act approved October 17, 1867. Passed and approved October 30, 1869.
A proposed resolution that the report of the National Auditors for the year of 1869 be accepted. Passed House October 27, 1869. Passed Senate October 28, 1869. Amended by House October 28, by Senate October 28, 1869. Approved October 28, 1869.
A resolution supporting the protest against a territorial government by the Indian legation at Washington. Passed House and Senate April 4, 1870. Approved April 5, 1870.
A proposed act to authorize requisition to be made for the payment of a portion of what may be appropriated by congress in satisfaction of the judgment of the U.S. Court of Claims in favor of the Choctaw Nation. Passed and approved February 25,...
A proposed act making provision for the payment of amounts due under the contracts made by the delegation of 1853 with Luce, McKee and Blunt, and directing the National Treasurer to pay to said persons the amount due each. Passed and approved...
A proposed act to prohibit introducing steer cattle in the Choctaw Nation except in the months of November and December. Passed House October 26, 1888. Passed Senate October 27, 1888. Became a law by its own limitation on October 30, 1888.
The Indian Citizen July 6, 1899; letter of Blair J. Shoenfelt to Green McCurtain regarding violation of laws concerning ownership of livestock in Choctaw Nation by noncitizens.
The Indian Citizen August 23, 1906; ""letter to the editor"" which criticizes Green McCurtain and his efforts to allow the freedmen to be adopted by the tribe. cites Chickasaw refusal to do so.
The New State Tribune September 6, 1906; address by Thomas W. Hunter to Choctaws urging them to support the Democratic Party, since the Republicans were pushing for joint statehood (discusses the Sequoyah movement, political dispossession of...
The Indian Citizen November 1, 1906; letter of J.G. Ralls to editor, regarding failure of Green McCurtain to call for elections for governor and national council as required by the constitution.
Resolution by the Choctaw Council requesting the governor to write a letter to the President to empower a delegation to petition Choctaw requests in Washington, to give the agent supervisory control over the Leased District, etc. November 4, 1857.
Finance committee report recommending the appointment of a special delegate to Washington D.C. to represent Choctaw interests. Oct 14, 1908. An act providing for the same, Oct 14, 1908. (Signed by Theodore Roosevelt)
A Story of Choctaw Chiefs by Peter J. Hudson, original copy in F.S. Barde Collection at Oklahoma Historical Society, discusses political makeup of tribe, also traces the history of each chief.
Six letters from the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes to the National Secretary of the Choctaws (E.H. Wilson) accounting for the laws which were approved or disapproved by the President, March 1908 - April 1909 (incomplete)
Editorial on Choctaws and Chickasaws from original in the F.S. Barde Collection at Oklahoma Historical Society. discusses tribal dispute over governor's office by rival claimants (after death of Green McCurtain), per capita payments, etc.
Letter by Richard J. McCloskey of the Indian Health Service to the Choctaw people, letter is also endorsed by Hollis E. Roberts, P.C.C.N., January 29, 1981; letter cites proposed changes in eligibility for IHS services.
Minco Minstrel July 19, 1895; resolution by Choctaws to act apart from the Cherokees, Creeks, and Seminoles in dealing with the U.S. on the issues of tribal government, allotment, etc.
Resolutions:</br></br>Account statements regarding Commissioners on the part of the Choctaw Nation and the Commissioner of Confederate States of America, 1861.</br></br>Resolution of instruction to the Choctaw delegation,...