Publisher's Synopsis
""Claims Against Certain Chippewa Bands"" is a historical document that records the proceedings of a hearing held by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the House of Representatives during the Sixty-Seventh Congress. The hearing, which took place from January 12 to February 2, 1922, was conducted to address H.R. 6872, a bill that sought to settle claims against certain Chippewa bands.The book contains transcripts of the testimony given by various witnesses, including representatives of the Chippewa bands, government officials, and legal experts. The witnesses discussed the history and nature of the claims, the legal and moral obligations of the government to the Chippewa people, and the potential impact of settling the claims.The book also includes a summary of the bill, as well as other relevant documents, such as letters and reports. It provides a detailed account of the issues at stake in the claims against the Chippewa bands and sheds light on the complex relationship between Native American tribes and the federal government in the early 20th century.Overall, ""Claims Against Certain Chippewa Bands"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history, federal Indian policy, and the legal and political challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
