A letter from acting U.S. Inspector to E.H. Wilson informing him that the act relative to leasing the unleased coal and asphalt lands in the Choctaw Nation was disapproved by the President on January 6, 1903. Dated January 15, 1903.
Act proposed to prevent citizens of the Choctaw Nation from leasing the Public domain for grazing and other purposes. Passed House April 6, 1870. Passed and approved April 8, 1870.
News item on bill (H. R. 6702) "For the protection of the people of the Indian Territory, providing for the laying out of towns, the leasing of coal and other mineral, timber, farming and grazing lands, and for other purposes." Jan. 20,...