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RE: Assistance in placing American Indian Tribes and organizations on the top priority list [[strikethrough]] of HEW [[/strikethrough]] in distribution of Federal Surplus Lands

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President Nixon said, in his address on Indian Affairs to Congress, "The first Americans...are the most deprived and isolated minority in the nation."

As a member of the Senate Sub-committee of Indian Affiars [[Affairs]], you are in a key position to help the American Indians regain their lost dignity and rightful status!

We thank you for your co-operation and await your reply.

Sincerely,

Grace S. Thorpe, Chairman 
Nat'l RSLIP Committee