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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
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UNITED STATES SELECT COMMITTEE ON
INDIAN AFFAIRS
Senate Hearing 95th Congress
SECOND SESSION
ON
S. 2000
CONFIRMATION
OF U.S. RECOGNITION
July 12, 1960
(Retyped for clarity)
408
UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
July 12, 1960
Executive Council
Miccosukee Tribe of Seminole Indians
Attention: Mr. Buffalo Tiger
Gentlemen:
Assistant Secretary Roger Ernst has reported to me on his discussions with your
representatives. I am pleased to hear that progress has been made in these discussions and
am looking for an early solution of all outstanding problems.
This series of conferences, I am sure, has made it
clear to your representatives that the Department of the Interior recognizes you
as the spokesmen of a duly recognized Tribe of
American Indians. This relationship was clearly described in Commissioner Emmons'
letter to you dated January 22, 1958. I personally confirm, and approve of, this approach
in handling the relationships between your Tribe and the Federal Government.
Our consideration of the matters you have presented during these discussions will be
expedited. You can expect to hear from us in the very near future.
Sincerely yours,
Secretary of the Interior
EXHIBIT 71
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