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  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Cross Thanking Cross for the Sending a Copy of the Resolution Adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Regarding the US Commissioner of Indian Affairs, February 3, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter dated February 3, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, thanks Cross for his letter enclosing a copy of the resolution adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes endorsing Ed Milligan for US Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Langer informs Cross that he doesn't have "much say" in appointments of that type.

  A handwritten note on the letter reads, "Cross, Martin."

  See also:

  Resolution Adopted by the Three Affiliated Tribes Pertaining to Endorsement of Candidate for Commissioner of Indian Affairs, December 27, 1953; Preceded by Cover Letter from Martin Cross, January 16, 1953

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Martin Fox Regarding a New Organization Fox Has Launched on the Fort Berthold Restervation, March 4, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter, dated March 4, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Martin Fox of the Forth Berthold Reservation, acknowledges Fox's recent letter regarding a new organization Fox has set up on the reservation. Langer says that Fox's views have been referred to the proper authorities in Washington and that Langer will write again to Fox as soon as he has further information.

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Paul F. Fischer Regarding Replacement of Bridge at Elbowoods, November 3, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter, dated November 3, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Stark Country, North Dakota (ND) Auditor Paul F. Fischer acknowledges receipt of Fischer's letter of October 28 concerning the replacement of the bridge on ND State Highway No. 8 crossing the Missouri River at Elbowoods, on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota.

  Langer writes that he is taking the matter up immediately with the US Army Corps of Engineers and will contact Fischer when he has received a report.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Roy A. Sanders Regarding Replacement of Bridge at Elbowoods, November 3, 1953

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  Letter from Senator Langer to R. J. B. Page Regarding the Proposed Recreational Developments from the Garrison Reservoir, May 18, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter dated May 18, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Colonel R. J. B. Page of the US Army Corps of Engineers acknowledges receipt of Page’s notice of public hearing. Langer thanks Page for “the public hearing for the consideration of recreational developments in connection with the Garrison Reservoir Project.” Langer informs Page he will not be able to attend the public hearing. The letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

  See also:

  Notice of Public Hearing from R. J. B. Page Regarding the Proposed Recreational Developments from the Garrison Reservoir, May 12, 1953

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Roy A. Sanders Regarding Replacement of Bridge at Elbowoods, November 3, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter, dated November 3, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Major Roy A. Sanders, District Engineer, Garrison District, US Army Corps of Engineers, refers to an enclosed letter Langer has received from Stark County, North Dakota (ND) Auditor Paul F. Fischer concerning the replacement of the bridge on ND State Highway No. 8 crossing the Missouri River at Elbowoods, on the Fort Berthold Reservation.

  Langer writes that he would appreciate a report on the situation, particularly on whether or not "this crossing is contemplated in the future." He asks that Sanders return Fischer's letter with his reply.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Paul F. Fischer Regarding Replacement of Bridge at Elbowoods, November 3, 1953

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  Letter from Senator Langer to R. W. Quinn Regarding Charles Black Bear Payment for Share of Land, March 2, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter, dated March 2, 1953, from United States (US) Senator William Langer to Fort Berthold Agency Superintendent R. W. Quinn, refers to a letter Langer has received from Charles Black Bear of Cannon Ball, North Dakota.

  In this letter, Langer quotes the relevant portion of the letter he has received from Black Bear, in which Black Bear explains that he has money coming and asks to have it forwarded to him in Cannon Ball.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Charles Black Bear Regarding Payment for Share of Land, March 2, 1953

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Ted Baker Regarding Enrollment Status of His Daughters, January 31, 1953

  William Langer

  This letter, dated January 31, 1953, is from United States (US) Senator to Ted Baker regarding "the status of [his] two daughters on the rolls at Forth Berthold, inasmuch as they had been enrolled at the Blackfeet Reservation when they were born."

  Langer asks for additional information and says he will be glad to look over any correspondence Baker has regarding the matter, and looks forward to hearing from him further.

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  Notes for US Senate Hearing Regarding Petition from Elbowoods Residents Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, July 22, 1953

  William Langer

  This bundle of documents constitutes a set of notes compiled by United States (US) Senator Langer in preparation for a hearing held on Wednesday, July 22, 1953 in room 424 of the Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

  The hearing was called by Langer, then chairperson of the US Senate Judiciary Committee, in response to a petition he received from residents of Elbowoods, North Dakota asking that they be paid immediately for homes and properties they agreed to sell two years prior to make way for the Garrison Reservoir project.

  First in the bundle is a form letter on the letterhead of the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary thanking the recipient for the petition "on which your name appears relative to your agreement to sell your home to the Government within the 'taking area' of the Garrison Dam Project," updating the recipient on the what Langer knows about the status of the issue and what he intends to do.

  Following this are two notes, one of them on a small pink "United States Senate Memorandum" slip and one on US Senate letterhead, followed by two copies of a document listing witnesses regarding the Garrison Dam taking area, dated July 22, 1953. The witnesses listed are W. E. Whalen of the US Army Corp of Engineers, and Edward Bodholdt, Assistant Chief of Land Acquisitions for the US Department of Justice.

  The next document in this bundle is a draft of a speech regarding the petition Langer received from residents of Elbowoods and the fact that they had still not received payment two years after signing the agreement to sell their homes.

  Following the speech draft is a copy of Senate Report No. 291, titled "Expedition Judicial Proceedings for Condemnation of Lands for Public Purposes," and after that is a copy of the petition itself, with a small pink "United State Senate Memorandum" slip stapled to the top left hand corner that reads, "Joe, The Senator wants of have a speech prepared on this - raise hell about it." Signed, "Dorothy."

  See also:

  Transcript of US Senate Hearing Regarding Civil Case 2386, July 22, 1953

  Petition from Elbowoods Residents to Senator Langer Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, June 25, 1953

  Letter from Congressman Usher Burdick to Senator Langer Regarding Petition from Elbowoods, July 27, 1953

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

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  Petition from Elbowoods Residents to Senator Langer Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, June 25, 1953

  Floyd Montclair, Willis Two Crow, Joseph Packineau Jr., John Bears Tail, Mary F. Goudreau, Vincent Malnouri, Clara N. Perkins, Clarence Perkins Sr., and August Newman

  This petition dated June 25, 1953, from residents of Elbowoods, North Dakota to United States (US) Senator William Langer, requests immediate payment for their lost homes after having agreed to sell their homes to the US Corps of Engineers to make way for the creation of the Garrison Reservoir, and having waited more than two years to be paid.

  The second and third pages are a list of allotments/identification numbers and the corresponding parties in interest.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Congressman Usher Burdick Regarding Petition from Elbowoods, July 13, 1953

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

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  Resolution Passed by the National Congress of American Indians Regarding Mineral Rights, December 26, 1953

  National Congress of American Indians

  This resolution passed on December 9, 1953 by the National Congress of American Indians at the Tenth Annual Convention in Phoenix Arizona requests that the United States (US) Congress enact legislation to restore mineral rights on lands taken for the construction of the Garrison Dam to the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. The resolution notes that since The Taking Act (US Public Law 81-437) did not specify the use of minerals or oil, then those rights should be returned to the tribes. The resolution notes that copies of the resolution will be sent to the appropriate Committees of the US Congress, to the US Secretary of the Interior, and to the US Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The resolution is signed by Joseph R. Garry, President.

  This copy of the resolution was sent by Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairman Martin Cross to US Senator William Langer enclosed in a letter dated December 26, 1953.

  See also:

  An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States and to Provide Compensation Therefor (The Taking Act)

  Letter from Martin Cross to Senator Langer Forwarding a Resolution Passed on December 9, 1953 by the National Congress of American Indians Regarding Mineral Rights, December 26, 1953

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  Notice of Public Hearing from R. J. B. Page Regarding the Proposed Recreational Developments from the Garrison Reservoir, May 12, 1953

  R. J. B. Page

  This notice of public hearing, dated May 12, 1953, from Colonel R. J. B. Page of the United State (US) Corps of Engineers declares that under the authority of the Flood Control Act, a “Master Plan of Reservoir Development and management is being prepared which will consider recreational developments in connection with the Garrison Reservoir Project on the Missouri River in North Dakota.” The notice states that the proposed plan is being developed in cooperation with interested Federal and State Agencies, and that the public hearings will take place on May 26, 1953, at 2:00 p.m. in the City Auditorium of Garrison, North Dakota, along with additional hearings in Beulah, North Dakota, and New Town, North Dakota (no dates given). The notice also states that information is “particularly desired” in regard to how state and local governments will finance public parks, recreational facilities, and highways to access these recreational areas “proposed for development on Government-owned lands.” The notice concludes by stating that oral arguments will be heard but important facts and arguments should be submitted in writing.”

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to R. J. B. Page Regarding the Proposed Recreational Developments from the Garrison Reservoir, May 18, 1953

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  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

  US District Courts and Charles J. Vogel

  This judgment, rendered July 17, 1953, by United States (US) District Court Judge Charles Vogel in the case of United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, details amounts to be paid by the US government to a group of owners for their properties and improvements taken by the US government under the terms of Public Law 81-437, also known as the Taking Act, in order to make way for the construction of the Garrison Dam and reservoir.

  The judgement explains the process leading to this civil action, which entails the owners rejecting the initial valuations of the properties and their improvements and subsequently accepting adjusted valuations, and lists the final amounts determined for each property that is part of the judgment.

  See also:

  An Act to Vest Title to Certain Lands of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation, North Dakota, in the United States, and to Provide Compensation Therefor

  Petition from Former Elbowoods Residents to Senator Langer Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, June 25, 1953; Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 29, 1953

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  Transcript of US Senate Hearing Regarding Civil Case 2386, July 22, 1953

  US Senate, William Langer, George S. Green, C. D. Chrissos, W. E. Whalen, and Edward Bodholt

  This transcript documents a hearing held on Wednesday, July 22, 1953 in room 424 of the Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.

  The hearing was called by United States (US) Senator William Langer, chairman of the US Senate Judiciary Committee, in response to a petition he received from residents of Elbowoods, North Dakota asking to be paid immediately for the homes and properties they agreed to sell to make way for the Garrison Dam and reservoir project.

  During the hearing, it emerged that just compensation to these parties had been the subject of a civil condemnation proceeding instituted December 20, 1951 known as “United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386,” for which a judgment had been entered a few days prior to this hearing, on July 17, 1953, in which just compensation for all involved properties had been fixed, except for the properties of Lillie Wolf, who questioned the authority of the US government to acquire the land.

  According to attendee Edward Bodholt, Assistant Chief of Land Acquisitions for the US Department of Justice, now that a judgment has been entered and just compensation fixed, checks would be issued to the parties within two weeks’ time.

  See also:

  Petition from Former Elbowoods Residents to Senator Langer Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, June 25, 1953

  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 29, 1953

  Notes for US Senate Hearing Regarding Petition from Elbowoods Residents Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, July 22, 1953

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

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  Letter from Senator Langer to Richard Rammel Regarding the Relocation of Roads in Mountrail County, January 7, 1953

  Langer William

  This letter dated January 7, 1953, from United States (US) Senator Langer to Richard Rammel, Clerk of Howie Township, Van Hook, North Dakota, encloses a letter Langer has “received in reference to the inquiry made concerning the relocation of roads in Mountrail County'' in regard to the construction of the Garrison Dam. Langer expresses his regret that “this report is not as favorable as anticipated” and writes that he was glad to bring the matter to the agency's attention.

  This mentioned enclosure was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

  This letter is marked with the handwritten annotation “Garrison Dam.”

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  Letter from J. Edward Williams to P. W. Lanier Urging Prompt Distribution of Payments Resulting from Judgment of Civil Case No. 2386, July 22, 1953

  J. Edward Williams

  This letter dated July 22, 1953, from Acting Assistant United States (US) Attorney General J. Edward Williams to US Attorney Powless W. Lanier, refers to the July 17 judgment rendered on the condemnation proceeding entitled "United States v. Certain lands and improvements in McLean, Dunn, Mercer and McKenzie Counties, North Dakota, Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and unknown owners, Civil No. 2386."

  In this judgment, "just compensation" was fixed for lands taken for use in the construction of the Garrison Dam and reservoir, according to Public Law 437, also known as the Taking Act.

  Williams asks Lanier "exert every possible effort" in urging the superintendent of the Fort Berthold Reservation to "make prompt distribution to all the parties defendant named in the judgement" and asks him to send a certified copy of the judgment "for the benefit of Honorable William Langer, United States Senate."

  See also:

  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 22, 1953

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

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  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Representative Usher Burdick Regarding Petition from Elbowoods Residents Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, July 23, 1953

  J. Edward Williams

  In this letter, dated July 23, 1953, from Acting Assistant United States (US) Attorney General J. Edward Williams to US Representative Usher Burdick, Williams refers to communication Burdick has sent to the Office of the Chief of Engineers, US Department of Defense regarding a petition submitted by former Elbowoods, North Dakota residents who "agreed and affixed [their] signatures" for the sale of their homes to the US Corps of Engineers, and who, having waited more than two years without payment, are requesting to be paid immediately for those homes.

  Williams explains that the matter has been referred to his Department, and informs Burdick that the signatories to the petition are parties defendant in a proceeding instituted December 21, 1951, for which a judgment has just been entered on July 17, 1953, fixing the just compensation for all parties except for Lillie Wolf and Anna May Bracklin McGrady, and that he has been informed that the payments would no doubt be paid in the immediate future.

  Williams adds that his Department is not aware of any agreement signed by the parties to the petition, and speculates that "the document to which their signatures were affixed may have been the instrument evidencing the acceptance of the provisions of Public Law 437 (63 Stat. 1026) and erroneously construed as an option or stipulation."

  See also:

  Letter from Congressman Usher Burdick to Senator Langer Regarding Petition from Elbowoods, July 27, 1953

  Petition from Elbowoods Residents to Senator Langer Requesting Payment for Taken Properties, June 25, 1953

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

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  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 22, 1953

  J. Edward Williams

  This letter dated July 22, 1953, from Acting Assistant United States (US) Attorney General J. Edward Williams to US Senator William Langer, refers to a meeting in Langer's office wherein Edward N. Bodholdt represented the US Department of Justice in the condemnation proceeding entitled "United States v. Certain lands and improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota, Rufus B. Stevenson, et al., and unknown owners, Civil No. 2386." This case involves property of the Three Affiliated Tribes of Forth Berthold, North Dakota acquired for use in the Garrison Dam and Reservoir Project.

  Included with this document is a list of the names and addresses "of the allottees or parties in interest whose property vested in the United States under the provisions of Public Law 437 (63 Stat. 1026)."

  Williams advises that a judgment entered July 17, 1953, has fixed just compensation for the taking of all interests except for two allotments owned by Lillie Wolf and one formerly owned by Anna May Bracklin McGrady.

  Also included is a copy of a letter sent to the US Attorney at Fargo, North Dakota urging prompt distribution of the funds to the former owners.

  See also:

  Letter from J. Edward Williams to P. W. Lanier Urging Prompt Distribution of Payments Resulting from Judgment of Civil Case No. 2386, July 22, 1953

  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 29, 1953

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

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  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 29, 1953

  J. Edward Williams

  This letter dated July 29, 1953, from Acting Assistant United States (US) Attorney General J. Edward Williams to US Senator William Langer, refers to the recent conference in Langer's office concerning the condemnation proceeding entitled "United States v. Certain lands and improvements in McLean, Dunn, Mercer and McKenzie Counties, North Dakota, Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and unknown owners, Civil No. 2386."

  Williams refers to the judgment entered in this case on July 17, 1953, which "adjudicated the just compensation to be paid for the taking of all the allotments included in the proceeding with the exception of the Allotments Nos. 323-A and 368 formerly owned by Lillie Wolf of Ellowoods [sic], North Dakota and No. 1790 formerly owned by Anna May Bracklin McGrady, Sanish, North Dakota."

  Williams also notes he is enclosing a certified copy of the judgment, but the copy is not attached to this letter in the Langer Papers.

  See also:

  United States of America vs. Certain Lands and Improvements in McLean, Dunn, McKenzie and Mercer Counties, North Dakota; Rufus B. Stevenson et al., and Unknown Owners, Civil 2386, July 17, 1953

  Letter from J. Edward Williams to Senator Langer Regarding Civil Case No. 2386, July 22, 1953

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  Letter from the Reverend H. W. Case to Senator Langer Regarding Church Relocation Expenses, September 15, 1952

  H. W. Case

  This letter dated September 15, 1952, from Reverend H. W. Case of the Fort Berthold Mission to United States (US) Senator William Langer, makes reference to a new law that allows for people displaced by the construction of Garrison Dam to be reimbursed for moving expenses. Case argues that because the church cooperated with the US Army Corp of Engineers and did not the initial settlement, it is now being penalized in not being covered by the new law allowing for reimbursement of moving expenses.

  Case closes by asking Langer's advice in the matter and requesting a copy of the law in question.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Dwight Pinion Regarding Church Relocation Expenses, September 25, 1952

  Letter from Senator Langer to the Reverend H. W. Case Regarding Church Relocation Expenses, October 6, 1952

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  Letter from Irene Martin Edwards on Behalf of Senator Langer to Floyd Montclair Enclosing a Report from Commissioner Myer Regarding Per Capita Distribution, November 5, 1952

  Irene Martin Edwards

  This letter dated November 5, 1952, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes member Floyd Montclair of Elbowoods on the Fort Bethold Reservation, mentions an enclosed report from Commissioner of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Dillon Myer. Edwards indicates that the enclosed report should answer Montclair's question regarding per capita distribution of funds owed to the Three Affiliated Tribes. Edwards suggests that Montclair confer with Martin Cross per the suggestion of the enclosed letter.

  The referenced report from Myer was not found with this document in Langer's papers.

  There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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  Letter from Irene Martin Edwards on Behalf of Senator Langer to Martin Cross Regarding US Senate Bill 2424, August 20, 1952

  Irene Martin Edwards

  This letter dated August 20, 1952, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Three Affiliated Tribes Tribal Chairperson Martin Cross, acknowledges Cross's letter regarding US Senate Bill 2424 (S. 2424). Edwards assures Cross that Langer will give his best effort regarding the legislation.

  There are some handwritten notes on the letter.

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  Telegram from Irene Martin Edwards for Senator Langer to Justin Spotted Bear in Reply to March 21 Telegram Regarding Martin Cross, March 22, 1952

  Irene Martin Edwards

  This telegram dated March 22, 1952, from Irene Martin Edwards on behalf United States (US) Senator William Langer to Justin Spotted Bear, responds to Spotted Bear's request that Martin Cross and others' per diems be stopped immediately. Edwards says that Langer is in North Dakota, but the issue will be brought to his attention as soon as he returns. There are some handwritten notes on the telegram.

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  Telegram from Justin Spotted Bear to William Langer Requesting Stop to Per Diem for Martin Cross, March 21, 1952

  Letter from Senator Langer to Dillon Myer Regarding Request from Justin Spotted Bear to Stop Per Diem for Martin Cross, March 28, 1952

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  Letter from Gwinn for Senator Langer to Ralph M. Shane Regarding Centralizaton of Purchasing at the Area Office Level, May 22, 1952

  Dorothy Ford Gwinn

  This letter, dated May 22, 1952, from Dorothy Ford Gwinn on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Ralph M. Shane, Supervising Highway Construction and Maintenance Engineer for the Fort Berhold Agency in Elbowoods on the Fort Berthold Reservation, mentions an enclosed report from the US Department of the Interior regarding the centralization of purchasing at the Area Office level of the US Bureau of Indian Affairs.

  The report mentioned as enclosed was not found with this letter in Langer's papers.

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  Letter from Martin Fox to Senator Langer Conveying a Dissatisfaction with the Tribal Council, March 28, 1952

  Martin Fox

  This letter dated March 28, 1952, from Three Affiliated Tribes member Martin Fox to United States (US) Senator William Langer, expresses concern that the tribal council has been taking trips to Washington, D.C., and the people do not know why. Fox expresses concern at being left in the dark by the tribal council and worries that the council is spending tribal funds unnecessarily. Fox further says that he feels that his representation treats him and other tribal members as feeble-minded. Fox asks Langer to consider these matters.

  A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "Indian Affairs" and "Spotted Bear, Justin."

  See also:

  Letter from Dorothy Gwinn for Senator Langer to Martin Fox Enclosing Report from the US Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Concern about the Tribal Council, May 12, 1952

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  Letter from Dorothy Gwinn for Senator Langer to Ruby Fox Regarding Enrollment Issue, May 19, 1952

  Dorothy Gwinn

  This letter, dated May 19, 1952, from Dorothy Gwinn on behalf of United States (US) Senator William Langer to Ruby Fox of Billings Montana, makes reference to a letter received from Fox regarding the refusal of the Tribal Business Council to enroll three of her children, despite enrolling her oldest child.

  Gwinn writes that Langer is checking into the matter and that she will hear from Langer's office as soon as a report is available.

  See also:

  Letter from Senator Langer to Dillon S. Myer Regarding Ruby Fox Enrollment Issue, May 19, 1952