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

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, 1952https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/1885/thumbnail.jp