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This letter, dated May 24, 1954, from United States (US) Representative Usher Burdick to Brendetta (Mrs. James) Black Dog, concerns Lillie E. Wolf's land settlement. Burdick thanks Black Dog for her letter of May 12 and explains Wolf's case depends on the decision of the court since Wolf refused to accept the appraised amount and will now have to abide by whatever the court decides.

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Letter from Brendetta Black Dog to Representative Burdick Regarding Lillie Wolf Settlement, May 12, 1954"

Date of Work

5-24-1954

Keywords

Garrison Dam, taking, relocation, land acquisition, Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish

Organizations Referenced

Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, The Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, Mandan, Nueta, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sahnish

People Referenced

Brendetta Black Dog, Usher Burdick, Lillie E. Wolf, James Black Dog

Letter from Representative Burdick to Brendetta Black Dog Regarding Lillie Wolf Settlement, May 24, 1954

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