Harry Truman: “As a general rule I question the soundness of distributing Indian…”

On the recordMarch 28, 1948

As a general rule I question the soundness of distributing Indian capital funds in per capita payments.

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Democratic · Missouri

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Letter to Secretary Krug Upon Signing Bill Authorizing Distribution of Capital Reserve Funds of the Klamath Indians

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Harry Truman: “As a general rule I question the soundness of distributing Indian capital funds in per capita payments.”