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Patterson Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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FORM is LIBRARY
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ROOM 206
1346 CONNECTICUT AVE., N.W.
AMERICAN INDIAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036
Phone: (202) 293-9150
NEWS SERVICE
Executive Director: Rose Robinson
News Director Richard LaCourse
EVICTIONS OC25
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AIPA) --Six citizens of the Onondaga Nation, Keepers of the Council
Fires for the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy, have been indicted for their part in the
June 30 evictions of non-Indians from their reservation, located six miles south of
Syracuse, N.Y. Those indicted include Leon Shenandoah (head chief of the Six Nations),
Alice Papineau (Eel Clanmother), Audrey Shenandoah (a faith-keeper in the Longhouse),
Myron McLarey (head warrior of the Onondagas), and Horace Cook and Mitch Farmer (two
Onondaga citizens). The six face felony charges of breaking and entering, coercion,
and burglary, which carry with them a maximum sentence of 21 years.
Omar Gobashy, attorney for the Onondagas, obtained a temporary restraining order against
District Attorney John Halcomb and Onondaga County Sheriff Corbett to prevent them from
making any arrest on the reservation until such time as a judge could hear arguments on
the jurisdictional right of N.Y. officials to indict Onondagas. (According to New York
law, arrest and arraignment must follow indictment immediately.) "Everyone was surprised
that I was able to do this," said Gobashy, "but I had convinced the judge that if an
arrest were made the Indians would naturally resist. There would be much bloodshed, and
no one wanted this."
As a compromise to the Onondagas' refusal to enter the local court, Judge William Burke
convened court in Gobashy's Syracuse hotel room at 10:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20. Judge
Burke also compromised with Dist. Atty. Halcomb's desire to arrest all of the indictees
by asking for the arraignment of any one of the six. Horace Cook volunteered and was
released to the custody of the Onondaga chiefs. Nov. 22 was set as the date for the
jurisdiction debate, at which time the defense will present their motion to dismiss in-
dictment.
Commenting on the indictments, Oren Lyons, a member of the Onondaga Council of Chiefs,
said, "Halcomb convened a grand jury that was all white, no Indians, which presented
only witnesses from the evictees' side, none from the nation's, and they naturally came
up with criminal charges. We are perfectly within our rights to remove anyone we care
to from this reservation, whether they're Indian or not. The governing body, the Long-
house, has that power and that authority."
Following the summer evictions, two of the thirty people returned to the tiny (six by
four square miles) reservation under the protection of a restraining order issued against
Leon Shenandoah and Irving Powless (also a member of the Chiefs Council). The Onondagas
then sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney General to, in Lyons' words, "instruct whoever
he had to to remove these people. On Aug. 19 we gave him the official authority to dele-
gate his authority to a state, county, or federal official--it didn't make any difference
to us who removed their own people. They never sent it to Halcomb, who eventually would
be the one to do it. So, they were trying to hide the letter, but with this show cause
order they'll have to act on it."
Attorney Gobashy took up the matter of the letter with Interior's Asst. Solicitor Charles
Soller in a mid-October meeting in Washington, D.C. "He never received the letter from
the Justice Dept.," said Gobashy. "I told him that we wanted the State to do what they
had the machinery to do, without anybody being hurt or indicted. People in Justice told
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me they would not instruct anyone else to do anything about the letter, and they would
not do the job themselves. I said that if they would do nothing, why did they have their
Community Relations people on the reservation. They said CRS wasn't supposed to be there,
but they are there bombarding us with telephone calls. This is another example of Justice
going two ways at once. Anyway, they did find the letter and gave it to Mr. Soller the
next day. Mr. Soller says he will act on it. He will now try to instruct Justice to in-
struct the U.S. Attorney in Syracuse to take up the matter with Mr. Halcomb."
All indictments, restraining orders, and court dates will be moot points if Dist. Atty.
Halcomb receives a written order instructing him to carry out the evictions of non-Indians
from the Onondaga Reservation. As spouses of Onondagas, the potential evictees feel they
and their children have a right to remain on the reservation. They claim that the Chiefs
Council is carrying out a vendetta against those who follow the Christain faith (many of
the Onondagas who married non-Indians are not members of the Longhouse). "Our chiefs are
charged with the preservation of our land for the coming generations," said Audrey Shenan-
doah, one of those indicted and a faith-keeper in the Longhouse, "and they see that the
whites are marrying at a tremendous rate so that their children will be the ones to enjoy
our land if we don't do something about it right now." (The Onondaga line follows the
mother and the children of an Onondaga father and a non-Indian mother are considered non-
Indian.)
"We have nothing against the people who are Christian," she continued, "but our people of
long ago foresaw this. They made the two-row wampum, and when they recite the wampum, they
say that there is our own Indian way, given by the Creator. They say that the white man's
ship is bigger, it has many sails, it has many things in it. And some of our people will
like these things. And the Indian's canoe is smaller. In this canoe he puts his laws,
his religion, his ways, and that no one can have one foot in each. No one can straddle
the two without falling into the water between the two. And what is in that deep water
beneath the two boats, no one knows what their fate is. Most of the people understood
this and left in a dignified manner."
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93d
CONGRESS
(Nota-Fill In all blank lines except
those provided for the date, num-
S.
ber, and reference of bill.)
2d
SESSION
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr.
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on
A
BILL
To amend certain provisions of the Act of July 24, 1956, relating
to the restoration of tribal ownership of certain lands upon
the Colville Indian Reservation, Washington.
(Innert title of bill here)
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled, That (a) section 2 of the Act entitled
"An Act restoring to tribal ownership certain lands upon the Colville
Indian Reservation, Washington, and for other purposes", approved
July 24, 1956 (70 Stat. 626), is amended by deleting "In carrying out
the provisions of this Act, if non-Indian lands are involved the
board of county commissioners of counties in which land is located
shall by proper resolution consent before such non-Indian land is
acquired for the tribe or an individual Indian. "
(b) Sections 4 and 5 of such Act of July 24, 1956 are here-
by repealed.
FORD
COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
POST OFFICE BOX 150
TELEPHONE AC 509/634-4591
COLVILLE INDJAN AGENCY NESPELEM, WASHINGTON 99155
RESOLUTION
1973-835
(Repeal certain portions of PL. 772)
WHEREAS, the Act of July 24, 1956, P1 84-772, authorized the
restoration of certain lands to the Colville Tribes, in trust, and
for other purposes; and
WHEREAS, Section two of the Act authorized the Tribe to purchase,
sell and exchange lands within the Reservation bourdary for the purpose
of consolidation, and further authorized the Tribes to purchase fee lands
and bring same into trust with the consent of the County Commissioners in
which the land is located; and
WHEREAS, Section three of the Act provided that title to land purchased
by the Tribes or individual Indians shall be taken in the name of the United
States in trust for the owner; and
WHEREAS, Section four of the Act ratified and approved of an Agreement
dated April 24, 1954 between the Colville Tribes and Okanogan and Ferry
Counties; and
WHEREAS, said Agreement provided that the Colville Tribes pay a certain
amount annually to the two counties in lieu of taxes; and
WHEREAS, Section five of the Act required the Colville Tribes to submit
proposed legislation to Congress within 5 years for the termination of the
Colville Indian Reservation within a reasonable time; and
WHEREAS, the Tribe takes the legal position that the consent of the
Counties to approve the taking of fee lands into trust is illegal, as the
authority to buy land comes under Federal Law; and
WHEREAS, the Tribe takes the legal position that the Agreement dated
April 21, 1954 with the two Countires is illegal as trust land owners under
Federal Law and treaties are exempt from paying taxes; and
WHEREAS, One or more Bills for proposed Legislation have been introduced
annually without success and we are of the opinion that the Tribe has fully
complied with Section five of the Act.
GERALD FORD CIBRARY
PAGE TWO.
(Repeal certain portions of P. L. 772)
1973-835
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Council requests the
Secretary of the Interior and the Congress of the United States to take
necessary action to repeal certain portions of the Act as follows:
(1) Section 2 - Delete "In carrying out the provisions of this
Act, if non-Indian lands are involved, the Board of County Commissioners
or counties in which land is located shall by proper resolution consent
before such non-Indian land is acquired for the Tribe or an individual
Indian.
"
(2) Section 4 - Delete entire section - "The agreement entered
into by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Okanogan
and Ferry Counties of the State of Washington on April 21, 1954, is hereby
ratified and approved. "
(3) Section 5 - Delete entire section - "The Business Council
of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation shall, in accordance
with resoltuion numbered 1955-33, dated April 8, 1955, of the Colville
Business Council, submit to the Secretary of the Interior within five years
from the date of enactment of this Act proposed legialstion providing for
the termination of Federal supervision over the property and affairs of the
Confederated Tribes and their members within a reasonable time after the
submission of such proposed legislation."
The foregoing was duly enacted by the Colville Business Council by a
vote of 10 FOR; O AGAINST, under authority contained in Article V, Section 1(a)
of the Constitution of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation,
ratified by the Colville Indians on February 26, 1938, and approved by the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs on April 19, 1938.
ATTEST:
Eddie Palmanteer.
Eddie Palmanteer, Jr., Chairman
Colville Business Council
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR
ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR FOR INDIAN AFFAIRS
November 19, 1971
Mr. Brad Patterson
Attached are copies of letters setting
forth our position. I advised Norvell
of this decision by phone on November 19.
Bill
William A. Gershuny
FORD is LIBRARY UERALD
OF THE INTERIOR
United States Department of the Interior
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR
March
1849
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
3,
November 19, 1971
Monorable David L. Norvell
Attorney General
State of New Mexico
P. 0. Box 2246
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
Re: Norvell V. Sangre de Cristo, Civil Action
No. 9106, U.S. District Court, District
of Hew Mexico
Dear Mr. Norvell:
I have been asked to reply to your letters of November 11,
1971, to Mr. Brad Patterson and Assistant Secretary
Harrison Loesch concerning the position of the Government
in the above-referenced action. This is also in response
to similar letters dated November 11 addressed to this office.
No have carefully reviewed the issues involved in the above-
referenced action and certainly recognize their importance
not only with regard to this particular lease but also as
to the leasing of Indian lands in general. We intend to
closely follow all developments in this case with the view
toward possibly recommending to the Department of Justice
that an amicus position be taken as to scase or all of the
issues.
We have concluded, therefore, not to recomend intervention
by the United States at this time. We do not believe that
the United States is an indispensable party and, in this
connection, we note that Judges Zinn and Mechem apparently
have already so ruled in the earlier litigation withithe
City and the County.
Sincerely yours.
William A. Gershuny
Acting Associate Solicitor
Division of Indian Affairs
DEP:
DE
RIOR
March
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WASHING
IN REPLY REFER TO:
November 19, 1971
Mr. David R. Warner
Chief, General Litigation Section
Land and Natural Resources Division
Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Mr. Warner:
This is in response to your letter of October 4, 1971,
relating to Norvell V. Sangre de Cristo, Civil Action No.
9106, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico, asking
for our recommendations as to the position to be taken
by the United States.
Attached hereto is a copy of a letter dated November 19,
1971, to the Attorney General of New Mexico indicating
that we do not intend to recommend intervention at this
time.
Sincerely yours
William A. Gershuny
Acting Associate Solicitor
Division of Indian Affairs
Enclosure
GERAL FORD (IBRARY
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
ROUTE SLIP
Take necessary action
TO mr. patterson
Approval or signature
1881/2 EOB
Comment
Prepare reply
Discuss with me
For your information
See remarks below
FROM visa gerard
DATE 7/11/72
REMARKS
Attached you will find NCIO'S views letter on
the Justice draft relating to the exten-
sion of the general laws of the U.S. to
all offenses committed within indian
country.
while 1 understand the wishes of the
maran triBes to be consulted on this
subject, / think NCIO man have mis-
interpreted the effects of the bill. /
have discussed the views letter with
justice STALT and sent a copy for
their review.
OMB FORM 4
REV AUG 70
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON INDIAN OPPORTUNITY
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON 20506
July 6, 1972
Mr. Wilfred H. Rommel
good
Assistant Director for
Legislative Reference
Office of Management and Budget
Executive Office of the President
Washington, D. C. 20503
Dear Mr. Rommel:
The Council has received the Department of
Justice draft "To repeal sections 1153 and 3242 of
Title 18, United States Code, and to extend the general
laws of the U.S. to all offenses committed within the
Indian country, without regard to the race of the
offender or victim. "
It is our understanding that the Indian
tribes would be opposed to the Justice Department's
draft position for several reasons:
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1. The proposed action would expand
Federal jurisdiction applicable on
Federal reservations;
2. The State would administer this Act
with authority from the government;
3. The draft is viewed as coming between
the Federal government and the tribes
by giving the State authority to
define the crimes.
This is viewed by the tribes as a step closer
to putting the State in control over the tribes and a
relinquishing of responsibility to the T-- Lan tribes by
the Federal government.
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While section 1153 could stand to be
improved the proposed bill attempts the task in a
manner not acceptable to the Indian tribes. There-
fore, NCIO stands in support of the Indian position
which recommends the bill not be enacted.
Before any amendment to Title 18 would be
made, NCIO suggests that a thorough study be made;
and further recommends that consultation with the
Indian tribes be effected.
We understand that the Committee on the
Judiciary is contemplating a study on the revision of
all Federal criminal law. This action would have an
effect on Indian criminal law also.
Sincerely, Robert Robertoon
Robert Robertson
Executive Director
Dever sugramish
MUSAP COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
614 DIVISION STREET
FRANK RANDALL
PORT ORCHARD, WA 93366
District I
AREA CODE 206, TEL. TR 6-4441
WILLIAM H. MAHAN
District 2
GENE LOBE
District 3
September 3, 1974
Seattle District
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
1519 Alaskan Way South
Seattle, Washington 98134
Attention: PERMITS
Gentlemen:
Re: PN 071-OYB-1-001056
Kitsap County hereby requests the Corps to proceed with the pro-
cessing of the above permit over the comments of the Department
of Interior dated June 6, 1974. The County has been and is still
attempting to negotiate an agreement with the Suquamish Tribe.
The contract proposals for the project were to expire in early
August. To avoid huge price increases due to the escalation of
costs that could kill this badly-needed project, the County found
it necessary to award the contracts and proceed with the construc-
tion.
The County has accomplished or agreed to the following items in
attempting to negotiate an agreement with the Tribe:
1. Redesigned project to eliminate construc-
tion on Tribal lands.
2. Completed and published further environmental
studies with public hearing to provide addi-
tional assurance that marine-related resources
would not be damaged.
3. Agreed to turn completed sewer system over to
Tribe should their jurisdictional claims be
proven.
4. Provide for tribal surveillance during excava-
tion to watch for artifacts or other signs of
archeological significance.
COUNTY
KITSAP COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FRANK RANDALL
614 DIVISION STREET
District 1
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
WILLIAM H. MAHAN
AREA CODE 206, TEL. TR 6-4441
District 2
GENE LOBE
Seattle District
District 3
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
September 3, 1974
Page 2
The demands by the Tribe that the County relinquish certain
powers over the non-Indian owned fee patent land with the his-
toric reservation boundaries have been ruled as beyond the powers
of the Commissioners to delegate those powers and responsibilities.
Copies of news articles from the Bremerton Sun dated July 9, 1974
and August 13, 1974 are enclosed herewith for your further infor-
mation.
A large portion of one of the contracts for this project is depen-
dant upon the Corps Permit for construction. Significant further
delays in the construction will result in substantial additional
costs. The County will continue to seek an agreement with the
Tribe; however, we have no way of knowing if an agreement can be
reached. Since the items in dispute have nothing to do with the
work within the jurisdiction of the Corps or of the project itself,
we respectfully request that the permit be issued without with-
drawal of the Department of Interior comments.
Respectfully,
KITSAP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
23LD FORD
Frank Randall
CLS/kc
Encls. (2)
cc:
George Mack
URS/Hill, Ingman, Chase & Co.
TED STATES
DEPART NT OF THE INTERIOR
RECEIVED
10 JUN1974
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
THE
REGULATORY
BUREAU OF SPORT FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
FUNCTIONS
Reference: RBS
1500 N. E. Irving Street
DR.
P. O. Box 3737
MARRISO
Portland, Oregon 97208
JUN C - 1974
District Engineer
Seattle District, Corps of Engineers
1519 Alaskan Way South
Seattle, Washington 98134
Re: 071-0YB-1-001056 (Revised)
Port Madison
Kitsap County, Wash.
Dear Sir:
We have reviewed the revised subject public notice dated April 18, 1974
concerning an application to construct a sanitary sewer system.
These comments have been prepared under the authority of and in accor-
dance with the provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48
Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq. ) and are consistent with
the intent of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Suquamish Tribal officials are opposed to the revised plans for the pro-
posed sewer project. They are aware that the revised plans provide for
removal of the construction work to a site not on tribally claimed tide-
lands. However, the proposed site is in close proximity to these tide-
lands, and the tribe fears the effect on the tidelands environment.
We oppose the issuance of this permit until an agreement is reached be-
tween Kitsap County and tribal officials.
The above views and recommendations constitute the report of the Depart-
ment of the Interior on the subject public notice.
Sincerely yours,
FORD
Don Rare
00: EPA
BOR
for
Regional Director
NMFS
WDE
WDG
WDF
RBS, Olympia
Page 2
Tuesday, August 13, 1974 The Bremerton Sun
Construction To Start
On Suquamish Sewers
By Travis Baker
the commissioners' cover letter to the
The commissioners have acted as for-
Sun County Writer
local Congressional delegation, to which
warding agent for the petitions because of
Construction will begin this week, possi-
the petitions were sent last week, "the
their agreement with the concerns enunci-
bly today, on the Suquamish sewer project,
delay in forwarding these was brought
ated, the cover letter said.
only five years after it was first proposed.
about by the
commissioners because of
To have the 50 resident tribal members
Walt Berschauer, consulting sewer
some rather delicate negotiations with the
"acting as a government for some 2,000
engineer for Kitsap County, said following
(tribe) regarding a sewerage system for
non-Indian landowners, none of whom have
a preconstruction conference Monday that
Suquamish. (We) did not want to 'rock the
the right to elect anyone to the tribal coun-
the company that will install the lateral
boat'.'
cil or to have any say about their represen-
sewer mains - Western Engineering and
The negotiations sought a county-tribal
tation, would be, we believe, clearly uncon-
Construction - hoped to begin work today.
agreement at first required by the Envi-
stitutional,' the letter said.
Three companies have been awarded
ronmental Protection Agency to release
The petition asks that the signators "be
contracts on the work, and the other two
grant money for the sewers, and then by
relieved of the claims of the present
jobs - construction of the sewer treat-
the county's own bonding lawyer. The
tribal governmenbt that all residents in
ment plant and outfall, and construction of
county has worked out both problems with-
this area are under their jurisdiction and
the interceptor sewer to which the laterals
out getting that agreement, however, and
shall be governed by them without repre-
will attach - should begin within two
has now signalled a start on sewer con-
sentation."
weeks, Berschauer said.
struction.
"These patent lands were originally pur-
Meanwhile, the county commissioners
chased from Indian allotted lands and
have unshelved petitions asking federal
The tribal council has said it wants the
there is nothing in the original abstracts
officials to resolve the question of govern-
sewers to be installed, but not at the cost of
that reserves the right of jurisdiction over
mental jurisdiction in the Suquamish area
its claim to jurisdiction over the fee patent
the new owners by the Suquamish In--
in favor of the county.
lands.
dians," the petition says.
The petitions bear the signatures of 750
Suquamish area residents - including 23
of the 50 Port Madison tribe members liv-
ing within the historic boundaries of the
Port Madison reservation, the commission-
ers claim:
"We ask that the patent lands be deleted
from the original boundaries of this reser-
vation
the petition says.
The Suquamish Tribal Council has claim-
ed jurisdiction over the historic boundaries
of the reservation - around 7,300 acres,
the petition says - but the county con-
cedes tribal jurisdiction only over that por-
tion owned by the tribe or tribal members.
The remainder - the "fee patent" land
- has been acquired by non-Indians over a
period of years. The petition says there are
4,700 acres of such land with 2,298 non-
membrs of the Suquamish tribe residing
thereon.
Commissioner Frank Randall said the
petitions have been in the county's hand for
three or four months, but, as explained in
Tuesday, July 9, 1974
The Bremerton Sun
Start Of Suquamish
Sewer Job Bit Closer
A start on construction of sewers in Su-
The tribe and county officials both claim
quamish edged a bit closer Monday night
jurisdiction over the land, although they
with tentative ratification by the Suquam-
have decided not to make an issue of it
ish Tribal Council of an agreement with
where the sewers are concerned.
Kitsap County.
Belmont said tribal attorney Barry
Tribal Chairman Richard Belmont said
Ernstoff will send the modified contract to
the council made some changes in the con-
Mack, and he hopes a final contract can be
tract submitted by the county before rati-
ready for tribal council action by its meet-
fying it, however, and the modified con-
ing next Monday.
tract will now go to county officials for
The council has been empowered by the
review.
tribe to sign a contract without further
Bonding attorney George Mack of Seat-
tribe approval, Belmont said. In the past
tle is representing the county in working
negotiations between the tribe and county
out the agreement, which he required in
have been slowed by the necessity to have
the first place.
all actions approved by the full tribe in its
It is designed to protect the bond buyers
once-a-month meetings.
who will finance the sewer project from
legal difficulties in the event a court rules
Just over 60 days have passed since the
in:the future that the Suquamish tribe is
county opened bids on the sewer construc-
the sovereign government of the land to be
tion, leaving about 30 days before the bid-
served by the sewers.
ders are no longer bound by their bids.
September 4, 1974
Dear Mr. Eve:
Thank you for sending the President a copy of your
letter of August 29 to Governor Wilson. We have
been following news reports of the events in Western
New York, although are under the impression that
the matters are under either tribal or State, but
not Federal jurisdiction.
I shall send your letter to the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, Morris Thompson, so that he will
know of your concern.
Sincerel6 yours,
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Arthur O. Eve
143rd District
Erie County
1301 Fillmore Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14211
bcc: Morris Thompson (BIA)
caps
ARTHUR O. EVE
MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY
August 29, 1974
The Honorable Halcolm Wilson
Governor of New Vork
Executive Chambers
The Capital
Albany, N.V. 12224
Dear Governor wilson:
It has come to my attention that a number of Seneca Indians on res-
ervations in Western New York have recently endured various degrees
of harassment and intimidation. This has been inflicted by agents
of government - the Sheriffs of Erie and Cattaraugus Counties and
the Nacional Guard in Gowanda.
The latter came into the Cattaraugus Reservation about two weeks ago,
armed, saying that all Indians would be evicted by Tuesday night,
August 20, 1974. However, whites were permitted to stay.
I write to ask that you look into this particular matter and correct
any unjust actions against any Indians on this reservation.
Respectfully yours,
arthur O. Eve
ARTHUR 0. EVE
AOE/ds
cc: President Gerald Ford
Attorney General Lefrowitz
Erie County District Attorney Cosgrove
Erie County Executive Edward V. Regan
Chairman, Cattaraugus County Board 06
Supervisors
OF THE INTERIOR THE INTERIOR
United States Department of the Interior
S.
OFFICE OF THE SOLICITOR
March
3.
1849
PORTLAND REGION, 1002 N.E. HOLLADAY ST.
P.O. Box 3621, Portland, Oregon 97208
September 6, 1974
In reply refer to:
Mr. Brad Patterson
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Re: Zoning within Indian Reservations
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Enclosed is the material which I agreed to forward to you concern-
ing zoning within Indian reservations. I have also enclosed some
additional material regarding the same subject which you may find
of interest.
If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to call me.
Very truly yours,
For the Regional Solicitor
C. Richard Neely
Assistant Regional Solicitor
Enclosures
8-503-234-4214
FORD LIBRANT 073
FITSAP
COUNTY
KITSAP COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
614 DIVISION STREET
FRANK RANDALL
District 1
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
WILLIAM H. MAHAN
AREA CODE 206, TEL. TR 6-4441
District 2
GENE LOBE
District 3
September 13, 1974
Mr. B. Patterson
White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. Patterson:
Pursuant to your telephone conversation with Commissioner Mahan I
am forwarding to you a portion of the Suquamish Tribe's Criminal Code
in which I have underlined for your convenience the parts that clearly
state that they do have jurisdiction over everyone and everything within
the historic boundaries of the reservation.
Also you will find enclosed a copy of a resolution that was passed some
time ago in response to the county's efforts to create a solid waste landfill
site on some 220 acres of county-owned land that lies within the boundaries.
The resolution is somewhat misleading as it was passed prior to the time
that the county undertook the necessary hydrological studies and engi-
neering details that would be required by state law to insure that the
landfill operation would in no way pollute any water courses, subsurface
aquifers or be detrimental to surrounding properties.
We had anticipated utilizing about 40 acres for the landfill operation and
would have been completely surrounded by county-owned property so that
no fee patent or allotted lands would have been detrimentally affected.
It is extremely difficult to reduce the many and varied problems which
we have had with the Tribe to writing. I could, for instance, go on at
long length and in great detail enumerating the many problems we have
had in our attempts to provide sewerage service for the Community of
FORD LIBRAR &
Suquamish.
It is my understanding as a result of a conversation with Commissioner
Mahan that you are particularly interested in documents that the Tribe
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has passed which would show that they are attempting to impose govern-
mental regulations on persons other than Indians and that verbal claims
would be of little significance. The enclosed are the only written evi-
dence which we can supply at the present time.
I have informed some of the citizens of the Community of Suquamish of
your call and they are extremely appreciative of your interest and, along
with the Board of Commissioners, are very hopeful that some resolution
of the present problems can be brought about.
If there is anything further that I can do to supply you with information
or assistance of any type please let me know. Again, we sincerely
appreciate your interest. We had begun to think that no one anywhere
was interested.
Very sincerely yours,
Frank Ranelard
Frank Randall
KITSAP COUNTY COMMISSIONER
FR: pd
Enclosures
1000 LIDRARY & GERALD
September 16, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MORRIS THOMPSON
KENT FRIZZELL
WALLACE JOHNSON
J. STANLEY POTTINGER
SUBJECT:
Tribal Severeigaty
The President recently received the attached correspendence.
It raises a general policy question of which we are all roughly aware
but for which, as far as I can discover, none of us has done any
specific work in exploring the range of possible answers. Neither
Courts nor Congress have declared themselves on this matter,
although the Senate's passage of S 268 (not followed in the House)
did address it.
Recognising that this issue is certain to be a matter of more and
more attention in the months ahead, I think we have an obligation
to examine It and get some of our own ideas together preparatory
to discussions we should have with Indian leaders themselves.
I would like to invite each of you, in person or through a representative,
to begin this exploration with me and propose the first of perhaps
several informal meetings for Thursday, September 19 at 2:30 p. m.
I intend to put together an option paper on this subject and particularly
would like, on Thursday, to get your advice on the questions and
sub-issues which the paper should include. Please bring with you
any administrative and/or legal references which bear specifically on
the issue raised in the attached papers.
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
Central Files
GERALD ADDRESS FORD
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 16, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MORRIS THOMPSON
KENT FRIZZELL
WALLACE JOHNSON
J. STANLEY POTTINGER
JOH ROSE
SUBJECT:
Tribal Sovereignty
The President recently received the attached correspondence.
It raises a general policy question of which we are all roughly aware
but for which, as far as I can discover, none of us has done any
specific work in exploring the range of possible answers. Neither
Courts nor Congress have declared themselves on this matter,
although the Senate's passage of S 268 (not followed in the House)
did address it.
Recognizing that this issue is certain to be a matter of more and
more attention in the months ahead, I think we have an obligation
to examine it and get some of our own ideas together preparatory
to discussions we should have with Indian leaders themselves.
I would like to invite each of you, in person or through a representative,
to begin this exploration with me and propose the first of perhaps
several informal meetings for Thursday, September 19 at 2:30 p.m.
I intend to put together an option paper on this subject and particularly
would like, on Thursday, to get your advice on the questions and
sub-issues which the paper should include. Please bring with you
any administrative and/or legal references on
the issue raised in the attached
papers. Bad which Patherk bear specifically
Bradley H. Patterson, Jr.
GENATED FORD
KITSAP
COUNTY
KITSAP COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
614 DIVISION STREET
plane
FRANK RANDALL
District 1
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
WILLIAM H. MAHAN
AREA CODE 206, TEL. TR 6-4441
Ach'd by
District 2
GENE LOBE
District 3
August 28, 1974
a/5/74.
206-674-2363
The Honorable Gerald Ford
Read
President of the United States
White House
Pattiern
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. President:
Enclosed you will find petitions filed by some 750 persons
which constitutes nearly all the permanent residents within
the historic boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
The Board of Commissioners is acting as forwarding agent for
these petitions because of our complete agreement with the
concerns and the ideals enunciated on the petitions as well as
our concern about the rather tense situation that is develop-
ing here in this county. We feel very strongly that if the
Indians' objectives were carried out it would constitute a
flagrant example of government without representation. There
are, according to our records, approximately 50 members of
the Port Madison Tribe residing within the historic boundaries
(23 of them, incidentally, have signed the enclosed petitions)
and to have this small handful of persons acting as a govern-
ment for some 2,000 non-Indian landowners, none of whom have
the right to elect anyone to the Tribal Council or to have
any say about their representation would be, we believe,
clearly unconstitutional.
We recognize there are many Reservations with many degrees
and types of problems but we firmly believe that in this in-
stance what these people are asking for is right and proper.
The delay in forwarding these was brought about by the Board
of Commissioners because of some rather delicate negotiations
with the Suquamish Tribal Council regarding a sewerage system
for the community of Suquamish. The Board did not want to
"rock the boat". Those negotiations now have, however, broken
down completely and so we are therefore forwarding these pe-
titions on to you.
GERALDY
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Please let us know if we can answer any questions.
Very sincerely yours,
KITSAP COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June Gene Lobe, Chairman Lobe
Welliam H. Mahan
William H. Mahan, Commissioner
Frank Ranelall
Frank Randall, Commissioner
FR:sr
Enclosures
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
o- fen simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
we respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population,
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Namette Guae Leffner
P.O Box 554 Sug 2/1/74
Sharlotte S Loddy
Bod 30/ Sug 3/1/74
Charmad S. Adhine
P.O. Box 164 Sug 2-1-74
William a ailkins
PO Box 164 Lecguamin 2-2-74
Carrine P.O. Box 982 Sugmish 2-2-24
Loarold 111. magnuson
P.O. Box 98.2 Sugramisk 2-2-74
Ivan Joe Retty
P.O. Box 84 Sugnamish 2/2/79
mary Janet Rettig
P.O. Boy 84 Suguamish 2/5/74
mrs Hedep B. Guinno P.O. Boy 63- Suguamish 2/5/74
Nillie Ellaca PO BIX276 Prenamish
Florence alyed
PO.Box276 Basuamish Wa
unice 711- Denton
Rti-Bat 744 Parela 2/5/79 We
Williams Lamine de Grow
80 Box 175 Sugramial
Breum
Olive Breum
Rt Day 955 bequires
"p
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing invisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fen simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
No respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ank that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America, No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
DATE
Jean G. i emeier NAME
Bx22 Suguamity ADDRESS
76.21.1974
Elizabeth LaFalleth PP130x 288 Sugaam 2-14-74
Ilosence L Pentrey P/O. Box 8 Suguanuse 4 asl 2-10-74
Pearl niemerer
Has nebra C 10dg 2/3/79
Suguamish Wn 2/10/74
The 70m Street (Barbara) FDPac35 Dignamish 2/3/74
mytle Detering
P.O.BY 123 Indianala 2/3/74
Etta m Cardivell
1/0/74
a.4. Panteluff
RTIBY 395 D Prulab 2/3-74
Lilliam B Panteleeff
Rt, B4393D Paulab wn th:
Geda L. armstroas Rol, Bay 396,
Signe Lynd
Suggramish, Wash
Merman Dhart
P.O.Box 35 Artquanish, Wash.
Ruth K. mesaren
Buy288 Suguamise Wash
Fred & Mizaren
Box 285 Sugnamish,
DJ Bowden
Box 199 Indianala, 98342
William
P.O. Box 35 Inquerement Wa. 98392
blellands
/P/ Bot 776 Pould
alta NeClelland Rt I Box 776 Poubbo.
E. a. nimein
Box 22, Suguamich, wash 98392
procent Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
inz Minisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
o- fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Brann
Cauilard
Bixis
2/4
This
Be+75 Jodmish
2/4/74
98342
Lucy L. Currie
Bry 46
2-5-74
By 44 Indianola 2-5/74
GJedd
Box Judienda 2/5/74
stattie E. Bartholomers May 76 Indianola 1/5/74
Frank Bartholoms X TX
Robiny Bichal
P.O.Bar 844 Poulalo , Nn 2/8/74
Rick Suran
Box 271 INDIANAA 2/6/72/
Babria Lord
PoBax 89 Indianala 2/7/74
Eschor 2tace mumfard
Bir84 Indiana, Wn. 2/7/74
Rink quitant
But Indianala, 98342 2/7/74
Ruch A. Brickell
P.O. Box 183 Indianala 2/7/74 98342
P.O.Box 86 Indianata 98342
Prace m. Olsen
PO Box12 Indianala 98342
Margaret m maki
P.O. Box 55 Inlianda 98342
Pobel w. Rose
In De. Indian la Uu 98342
J. Marles Klenker Jr
Sen
Del
Indianata
Wn
98342
Sim P. Shinel
PO. Box 164 Indianals 9834
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
o- fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hy 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Nerver P. Hamii
2834 29TH are W. Sexttle 98199
2/25/74
2/25/1,
Mary J.L.Van lense Hanni
2834 29line U. Seattle 98199
2-28-74
3221 w Clair Seatty W4 9814
3521- I Elman 98199
Virginia m. Fellows
3007.384 avenue W. Seattle
3007 35th W
"
Johns Minamara
3849 32nd are If Seattle 3/5/74 98199
Mary C 771c Homara
3847- 32 Que. W. 3/10/74 3/5/77 98199
John W. Freitoy
2310 Westment Way W-Sealth 98199
3/10/79
Jan It. Freetog
23ro Tayst Seatele
Dorthy a Marwell
3321-38-101, Seathe 08199
iseas R Maywell
332/- 38.4 Scatece 98199
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing inrisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Anfillo, Louis, 7. Moz
Poulsbo Wa 2/21/74
POB 178 Indianala 2/23/74
NormaL sibred
POB 178 Indiana 2/23/74
P.O.B. 261 Suguamish 25.74
Bethi J. Mochel
Rt7 Boy 7527 Barnhridge I. 98110
B.Tennin
R+7. Boy 7527- Sannholey
M.E.M.chl RF7 1527 Banhidge Ir. 98110
J P. Hoiris
Box 4 24 sky
4 m In aster- Basilinedges
P.O. 402, Suduamat Why
Delliert P.O. 303 Sugumar 3/2-7
Earl L Barrett 5530 NE
John Bruce When
B07183 SUQUITIMISH Wv. JOHN BRUCE WILSE
agriest Ellefun 17th 4418 Bain.
Edich Sundgren Rt. 4- Box4487 Banilridge I.P. Wash 98110
G.G. Dw Bois Rt-1- Box 420 Poulsho Wree
2D Disad St, 1930F 151A Hwgston, WASH
James a. Brennan Rt 1,Box382 , Poulsleo, can 98370.
1914 RaCH429 Builwayee
ED
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the présent one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
CarlU. Rem bult.
Rt2 Box 528B Poulsbo, Wash 2/13/74
Duane a Boben
Rt.6 Box 6546 BamBurge Ps. Wesh 2/11
2-14
Framees 1
P.O. Bon 154 Hausville, nn
Maileu Mandjellow
Indianala
2-15
Halls Tate
Kingslon Wash " 2/15/74
11
Krippnes
S.O.Bob 125 2/16/94
Jeanne E. Rowland
Leattle 20.2/16/7
Harry Versteeg
poBox 103
Suquamish 2/16-7
P-OBOX 525
Sugranch 2/16
Box 36.5
Ingravish W.
Instranda
wor
Hailes Rtak
Handred Nerbay
Poulsbo
wAsH
PO.Box 10983 winston Wash 2/18/79
Bonnie Hendrickson P.O Boy 930 Suq wash 9/18/74
Bal, 4.6.
Margaset Parsons Rte 7 Box 7184 Buinbridger 9811C
H. Legaz Star Rte 2 Bn 221 Kingstone
County Comy
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
we respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Rubsue d. Sampson 1954-n.w. Blue Redge Dr 2/17/74
Seattle, wa 98177
Helen Tar Samleson.
1954 T.W. Blue Ridge Drive,
2-17-74
seattle, Wm 98177
any Commissioner
The present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
John m Scrihner 507 Rmherst Dr. Burtauk, Culf. 2-5-74
Mathlen 2/2 Scribnes 2-5-74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Rh1 Box 395
Paulabo Tha 98370
7/9/94
Ethl Pederson
Rt 1 Box 987 Sugnamish
Virginia Prindle
git, Box 741, Coulsbo
Martin
Box 129 Indianalo, 2/10/94
aliya R. Ensolved
"
ina 76 meackam Bay17 Indianala wash. 2/13/74
allen g. meacham
"
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2/13/74
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present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
19319- "AveNN Feb 10
Perry LBourlies, J. Seattle, Seattle, wash, WA 98177 98177
1974
Jane anne Bourler
19319- 2nd ane n.w. Feb.10,1974
Seathe, ma,
98115 2/10/74
#315-4015-2625E LACEY N. 98503 2/12/74
Cordilia E Fitzgerald apr. Luccy Hash 98503 2/12
indo fart
PO. Box 54 Poulabo Wash 98370
Olive m. Spininer
Box 138
County Commissioners
The present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
821-97h ave apt.304 Feb5,1974
Seattle, Hash, 98104
Robert R. Co Hitt
Sarah Jann Hace
4621- S.W Othella Seattle. 2-23-7L
Sandra Kouj Fullston 126 3rd Guedo Paulsio 2-23-72
William R Hall 1621 Sw othello Seattle 2-23-7
GENE ENLLERTO
126 3RD AVESO. POULSER?
County
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
2a beer ) 7700 Rae
1119 Baren are ajot 203
2-13-74
Seatile 98101
Robert H Murray
Box 137 Suguamish Wash 98392-2/16/7;
I la m. mustay
Bal137 Supamish 98892 un. 2/16/74
nellie C Cook
Boy 137 Suguamish 2-6-74
Kathlan M. Paterson
1521 NW 188 Seattee, Wa 98/99-2-17-1
Richard g Paterson 154 nw188 Seattle W 98177 2-17,
Darilea Furgeran RH11 783 Paulado, Wm. 98370
Disle Enegeron RE1, B/ 783 Paulcbs, Wm 98370
Verginia miller Rt / Bx 799 Sp18 Poulsbo na.98370
Lee miller
Rt, Bx799 lp18 Poulabo, Tha 98370
Tromas H Buckman POB23 Suguamesh Wx 95392
Ruth E. Ruckman P,O Box 23 Suguamish, Wn 983;
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Virgin M. Whiteley Rt.1 Bax 904, Sugaamish 1-29-44
William H. Whiteley Jr. Rt 1 Boy 904 Sugnamish 1-29-74
Gladys V. O'Donnell Rt.1 Boy 903 Suquamish 2-1-74
Marin m Cumming Rt / Box 902 Suguamish 2-11-74
Gashic L. Rtl Ba902 Suguamich 2-11-74
7. Howard Rt! Box Suguamist 2-18-74
Steward Rt Bay 2-18-74
Rt, Box 909 Suguamish r/18/74
May HI avis Rt# Box 910 Sughamish
Clayton 71 Steward
Clais K. gooder Box 906 Sugnamish
gasser Rt / Box 906 Sugnamic Was
Helen Rtl. Box793 Pouisha loa 3-4-74
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present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Dredwshir
poBal Pridas for 98370 267,
FrudDHill
RT 3 Box 559 Pauldro, 98370 267,
Pate lice
Po Prot 1252 Parlsbe Wk 98372 2-6-7
Sherley 10 Hill
Box 1252 Poulcoown 98370
Marnel Hell
POBNL Banklo
Rte 3 Box 559 Poulshs
patts
9-4907
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by in members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Mrs you g Connect
BUT 30/726 Poulats
John W. Weilet
REIBEr 732 Poolsbi 2/17/74
Rt, Box 748 Poulst
Mumb Want
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750
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RS Lichtenberg
Rti Box 751 Pouble WA
They Fi Lichten Berg RXI, Bay 751 Paulsbo, lae
Dous Smith
Rt, Boy 785 Poulsho Wn.
alton m nelson 7037 Seattle
Helen S. nelson 7037-52n871.8 Seattle
France Shepley
R.R.1 Box 764 Poulsbo-
Richard H. white #5-107 S. MAIN, SEATTLE, WN.
Halloghu RIEL Box 758 PoulsBo, W.M.
The present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
nights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Chris madison Rt. Box 760 Pouble
1/31/74
Clara m. Haskell Rti-Box 761 Poulsbo
2/16/74
Ceril ny Naskell M,1, B₂ 761 Poulsbo 2/16/74
Inary Ellen madison Rt, Box 760 Paulsho, Wa, 2/18/74
James 7.Madison Rt, Boy 760 Poulsbo, Wa, 2/18/74
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the présent one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Dawn 0 move
Rt 8 Box 8657 Baybrudge 3/6/74
with En Mregg
Rk 3 Box 329 Hansuille 3/7/74
Jours K Markly Bt 357
Kengston WN3/13
The present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Eultyland
Box 486 Sugnamer La
8-27-74
Box 486, Suguarish m " 2-27-74 2-27-74
Received Studdart Box 333
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present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe: approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
3227 Hereby Point Road
To Gollett
Teb 8,1974
smoth, n. Bellovue- Wash 98004 Fob 8,974
The present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe: approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Mrs. Anita.B.Jurnew BOP124 Supremich 98392 2/6/74
Marner Boy124 3/31/74
Halvorson Bar37 Suguamich
Roald B Nalana
Boy
37
Suguarish
3/31/24
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Hayl Mranes BC Box 451 Sugmanish UA
Eeb 19,'774
The present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Juneau, alaska 99801
mas William 2/ Lees
% Barilitt men-oreal Hosp
3-35-74
County Commissioners
Arn
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
we respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Cornine M. Zager
P.O.Box 526 Suguamide 2/14
Margaret T Robmism
RTI Bix 395B Poulsh 2/14
Phyllic L. Schower
P.D. Box 21 Sugnamic 2/14
Wando H Smith
P.O. Box 528
Gertrude Keillar
Box1154 Poulsbo 5/4
Lany Salen
Box 348 Sugnamish 2/19/71
9401
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government Count in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the présent one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
97423
Jdellu L. Morgan
905 E. First, Cogarete, One. 2-8-1974
Margaret S. Luston
Route , Box792 Poulube, wash 2-16-74
Cay Roley
Route / Aax 967
Eleba Dacquisto
Rt.1, Box 767 Poulsbo
2/16/79
Emma m Price
Rr. Box 780 Poulsbo
2/16/74
Wish Maha In Lo
Rt, Box 782 Panlsler
2/10/74
Waltu E Guyman
RT I Box 791 POOLSBO 3/18/74
Marjorie E. Guyman
Bt / But 791 Poulsho 2/18/74
Ellen H andersen
Rt / Bot 799 Paulsbo 2/18-74
1,
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"
1,
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1, 1,
Ind
Box583 PoohsBorlin 2/19/74
(llma Johnson
Rt 799 Poulabo, W. 2832
R7.1. By 799 Рашево Wr283
Evanus Lester
P Bix 4 Indianals Wa 98342
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Horace W. Doe Rt / Box Sugnamick 98392 2/1/74
Suguamish 2/1/74
angela E. Steemback P.E.Bo4916 Suquamish, 98392
Kathieen Steenbock Suguameski Hash 2/12/24 2/8/79
Flassic m. Jomns Rt Bry988 Suguamish Wash
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
May Jold
Luquamish 1/31/24
n.C. Member
Sugamish 1/31/74
Dan Wolfe
Sugarmish 2/5/74
Mhh Jahah
Suganish 2/4/74
Frank madle
Baf438 Inquamines 2/7/74
Clarine F.Ruberts
Box438 Suguamish 2/7/74
Inc Jack
Box 42 SugumisH 2774
Ship Make
Bay 609 Suganish
Tim Jodd
Bor 32 Pue Wr. 2-8,
Som 1022
Bin 185 WA
FALERS AUTOPAR
Eforyadle Dil naylor
3465 so 199TH SEATTLE, WN
P.O.
Box
272
Snauamosh J.n. 98392 2/9/74
Roge Hansen
RTZ Box 799 Poulsbo, Wn 98370
Bruce H. Salo
Millers Barly
Suguamish,Wash. 98370
Marileth C. Todd Box 185
Sugnamist wash
Douglas a Hagen P.O.Box 658 Poulsbo 2-28-73
Diane J. Roberts Box 438 Suguamish 2/15/74
Ronzodd Georgia Box 185 SuquamisH
Inaleanola
Wash
Scant Suguamish
tsap County, Washington, is claim-
BL
invisdictic over the 5
(11 residents living within the
original exter or boundari
ondian Reservation. Therefore the
undersigned persons wh OWN
ithin these boundaries; petition the
President and the Congress of
e.
to uphold the validity of our patent,
0- find simple Tends, and to be relia
ne claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this
are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation These pateni lands were originally purchased
fre Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
W.S aspect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
and that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
gove nment of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghis over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
proximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
members of the SI quamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
Jane, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Seattle
people RUDNICK 709
15245-13-0we5 15245 13-mes
3-51
POBOX525
T.O.B.Y525 sugar
3/6/74
truy Kasnick
P.O.Box 687
3/7/74
nordbug
P.O Box 405
3/8/74
anguet Stule 3/16/74
Elf
Rr. 1 Box 12 SURVAMISH 3/18/74
Sinnie D.Seevers PO BC4444 Suguamed 3-19-74
Suegann Saneau P.O.Box 45) Suguamish 3-20-74
P.B.x 10495 WINSCOW
3.20.74
E.a. Johnson 3-23-74
Catherine G. Usher PUBM432 Suguamick
Charles F.Ushar Sugarrish
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
nights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
tred R. Preseott
South angeline are Suguanish Wasle 1/31/74
Hazesth Present
South angeline ave Duquamoh 15 1/31/74
26m MYuis
Division Ave Supurnish 2/5/74
Jacan Jahnson
P.O. Box 581 Suquamish 2/5/74
Barlara Plae
P.O. Box 581 Sugnamish 2/5/74
Sleve E. Johnson P.OBal 340 Kingston lon 2/15/74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians,
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
mf. Mrs charles Sells
12842 S.C. 184th Place 5/5/74
Renton, Stoch.
Ellis N. Next
3050 n.n. Sh.
Dorothy West
Seattle 98117
Block Suguamish Washington
LIBRARY
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
wash
Box 33
1/30/74
Nitura Husiby
1/30/74
I'olene bohansen
P.O.Box 14
1/30/74
Julius
P.O.Box 14
1/30/74
alyce Reynolds
P.O.Bex.212 P.O. Box 212
1/30/74
Jale & Korin Boxw63 Sugnamic Sugramish 1/31/74
marie anderson
1/31/74
Eleine & Kowin
Boy 263 1/31/74
rusille E E Jacobson
2/2/74
many Smittey
Sucuamick
Box
375
1/4/14
Cally Dye
Suguamish Box184 2/21/74
Betty m. m' Lean
luquamest 6-3/11-74
FORD LIDRARY 070450
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America, No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Rubert Monor Rte box 797 Poulds, Wash, 2/4/74
Leith E Marrow Rt, Bry-797 Lovesbo/in 2-4-74
Martin Jander Rtl Box 775 Poulsbo WN. 2.5.74
Heen Christen P.O. Box 193 Indianals 3-1-74
atrice b/c Carley Rt.1 Boy 799 Poulsho, Wash 3/12/74
m. E, m banley Rt.1 Boy 799 Pouluho, Wash. 3/12/74
Two FORD
progent Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Marisn I Malone
Box 527 Suguamil 2-3-74
P. Malone
Box 527 Sugnamsh, na 2-3-74
William Dans
Box 678 Poulsbo Wm. 2-6-74
Los J Potrices
Rtl Box 378X Poulsbo 2-12-74
free C. Dugan
Bry 57 Indianata 2-15-76
Edith 9 Ferguson
Box 134 Indianato 297-3329
2/25/24
Don Mabro
Box 527 Sugacimish 598 4843
Ram
Kurston
FORD BRART
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Beverly L moff
P.O.B~STY Sugnamish 1-30-74
mary Sausdiff
Suguamish
Balph a. Larrian P.O.B.Y H57 1-31-74
Invs Larrean Box 457 Sugnamish 1-31-14
Frank O.HyL
Box256 Ingrement 1/31/74
Willard 7 West-
Buy 227 Dugu which wash 2/1/9
P.OR 574 Suguamish Wmpailm
many Clarkson Rtl Boy9 Suguamish Josh
P.O. Box$26-
Gordon G. Poff Rt.1 Box 952 Suquamish, Wa.
Eugene Altckion Box232 SUGUAMISH, Wa.
Mary Brr232 Sugmamush Wa 2/9/74
Jiohn Stathman Shath Boy 251 Sugnamish was
Maibel
P.O.Box 251 Sugmmsh. Wa.
The present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
(Mm) mesle ahlguid Bon 204. Suguamit Feb. 2,197
Charlotte n. may Boy 247 luquamish
Donald May Box 247 Suguamish Was
FOND
HALD
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the présent one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Karen Reynolds
P.O. Box 134 Sugu. 1/29/74
Deware Reynold
P.O. Box 134 Serguamish 2/1/74
Emma Reynolds
P.O. Box 134 Sugressish 2/1/74
Mrs Jessic Hark
9073- Mathews ne, Seattle 2/4
Roy Hart
9073 Mathews J E. Seattle N
Boyd Jacobson
Jacobson Howard
To are.
Thomas Ballantyne
19434199 destilerin 98133
many 1 Ballantyne
1843-N-199.57 Seattle, 9813,
Thomas Q Hansen
Box 478, Poulsbo, 2/10/74
Terri L. Hansen
P.O. Box 478, Poulsbn, Wn. 2/10/74
Harron
98114
Irene D. Smith 10710 Marine View De SW. Sealle 98146 3/3/17
aD Smith
10710 Manine View Dr sw leattle 98146
3/3/74
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
98392
Kathryn Shephard Cushman Box157 Suguamish Wa. 2/5/74
John H. Cushman Box 157, Sugramish, Washington 2/5/74
2/16/74
Josephine B. Leslie 7/37 Park Ave, Winslow, Wash,
Stephen Theslee 737 ParkAve Winslow Wa 98110 2/20/74
James Heghed Inquance Wash 3/3/74
'15 Poulcho Wm 3/22/94
William H Christon RT#1 Box 799 Poulsho who 3-22-7
Audie Christmas Rt1-
FORD LISTED
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Victor Hastings
12040-8N.E. Seatthalm- 3/23/74
12040 ME Sexttle Hn 3/23/74
County Commissioners
Arn
4
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the présent one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
P.O.Bex 423 Sugnamish Wash. 2/5/74
Harriett L. David P.O. Box 423 Suguamish Trade 2/5/7
105tase Bellevae CRASH 27-74
Marjoric E. Geven S.E Billine, Wash 98/7/19
Darilee J. Ileasen 320-1015ᵗ SE d7, Bellenue, Wa. 98004
July E Jusen 320 101st SE Bellenue Wa 9800
Gladyd Chipman 10011 re30Pl. Bellenue, We 98004
Reese H. Chipman 10011 NE 30TH PL. Bellenue Wash 98004
Blanche Johnston Executor Estate P.O. of Pearl Boy Hoefle, 426 Suquamish, Suquamish, Washington Wn.9839
LRRittis 4345 S.W. West Bay Road, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
Hannah cislake P.O.Box 337 Suguamish Wash.
mahel m Faber P.O IL 17
Bonnie Biffe Star Rd 17 Suguamish, Wm.
Citto L.Halen
"
Suquamerh uk
Lee e Beek POB 302 Suguamish
Sertrude Roberts O Boy65 Suguamish
Lorene Graham PQBox65 Sugnamich
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is G
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Inian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hy 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Michael a.Pan PO.Box 546
3/3/7
Thecca Whitney
P.O. Brx 534
2/2/20
Wiema George
P.O. Boruoz
2/4-7
Hand Huncan
30196 Indianda
2-4-74
Roseyxary a.Durcan Box 196 Indianala 2-4-
Regina Rambo
374 Signamic 2.4-
Vernon L. Steven
P.O. Box 26 Suguamish 2-4
Bitty a Pare
Sugarmich
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loris J Bailey P.O.B4 132. Sugmanish him 2/5 2/1
James K Wanner
Raymond R.Baily P.O. BN 132 Supram.
P.6. Box 493 Sugua
Josish T. malone of
P.O. Box 498 Suguan
Benich B. malone
11
4
11
Serlst a. Cumstay
Ft.1 Br4396 Poulsto,
Mr Mrs Jack J. Seay
Box 74 Suquamish 2-1
Mr+Mrs Wallere C Mangin Bot 78 Supramash 2
income O13rien 8.0 183
DM1Th Tet I At BN 32 Kingston sugus
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv on members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
and Joneyth
Boy 181
1-30-7
Mayine Kallgren
Box 291
1-30/74
Relut reyal
Box 181
1,30,74
Wayne
P.O. Bax 77
2-5-74
Gordon Red
P.O. Box 304
2-5-74
Ribert Sipir
P.01435
9-6-74
Priben m. Hansen
P.O. Pox 497
2-6-74
Rosco E. Todd
P.D.Box185
2-7-74
Wildred A. Maupin
Po Boy 78 2-774
Dale K. Olsen In
P.O. Box 72 2-7-24
Rte / Poulsbo,
2-7-74
Betty R. Imatrong
PO. Boy 396B. 98370
Rte /
John 71/Armstrong R Shiph
Box 396B Poulbo Warh 98370
2-7-74
RTI Box 799 Poulsbo
Milvind Ssenhour
P.O. Box 186 SuQuamish 2-7-74
Trudie C funhous
2.7.74
PO Boy 186 SuQuamish
is
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FORD
31
Key d. Ellcott
11
11
Box 168
Eleanar Fraser
Rt1-Boy395 Poulaho 2/7/74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
H.a.Dewar
POBx-312
suquamish, Wa. 1/29/74
Flacuse KDewar
POB312 1/29/24
Hilde Jeakson P.O. Box 573 Wash1/29/4
Wm disabson PolBox 5'73 Suguamid Wash 1/30/74
Glady C Melson P.O. Box 46, Suguamish bash 1/30/74
abacie K Hewite 552 have 641 1/30/74
Mame Tramill Box 5-5-2 10/11/30
Fred MS. Hoover Sr RD. Boy 5 Suggramish Wash
Distevens P.O. Boy361 Suguamish wash 2/1/74
Geraldine margaret Stevens P.O.Box361 Suguamish, Wash. 2/1/74
David A. Stevens fe P.O.Box 361 Suguamesh, Na 2/1/74
Ceriff F. Itevens P.O. Box 361 Suquamish, Wa. 2/1/74
Sandy Dewar P.O. B. 422 Sugnamish "Wash 2/2/74
Hugony 422 Sugnamish Wash 2/2/74
Leigh Ven Melson Rt,1, Box15, Suguamish,Wash 2/6/74
l'avineacH Clark POBOX481 Poulbo 98370 2674-
Mary S, Lang, P.O.Box 231, Suguamish, Wa. 98392
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Pierce W.Dair Route 1,Box 910
1/30/74
Supremes, WN.
makel Retlig - sugnamish
1/30/74
L.O. Relly Inquanish Wn 1/30/74
FL.1. Box 955
Mary Lu English
duquamish w-
1/30/74
Margaret English Surquamish
1/30/74
R+1,Box954 Suguavil. 1/30/74
Susan E Welch
Rt.) Box954 Suguamich 1/30/74
John Burnett Suguamer's Suguamest
2/2/74
Linda a Bussett
2/2/74
Wallace B. Heffner P.O. 554 SupuAMiSH, WN. 2/3/74
Douglas a. martin Sugnamish, Wash. 2/4/74
Geodd Pawell
Jran Power Sopreament 2/3/74
2-3-721
Lyle Grief
Seguamel
2-5/74
Donathy L.Drieb Sugusmish
2/5/74
Japerina Sutherland Suquamish
Patricia Schlesses Rt Box 909 Sugaamsh
2/5/74
RTI BL953 2-5-24
Caroln Barlow Rt RJV 953 Sur.
2-5-74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
NAME
ADDRESS
FEB
1'14
DATE
County Commissioner's
Elmerte. Buehlly
1-28-73
Bisenhardt Date Box385 Poulsbo 1-30-76
Keith m Horrup
PO Bx 123 Sugudmish Wn
1-30
Duane HCarlson
Box 192 Suguamesh hBo
CAROL L. CARLSON
Box 192 SuQuamish Wn 1-30-1
Joma D. Wilson
po. Bax82 Suguamesh wash 1-30-7 1-30-79
John Bilgard Robtel Box 4
Signavil
Was
1-30-7
Mancy Balgurde Route, Box 4 Signature Wash
John P. Under Rt. 1 Box 15 Suguamizh Wash 1- 13-71 1-31-74
Robert H. lehamberlain POBOY # 364 Suguamish, Wish
Emi Bilmin Box 232 Parlato
Bill Raper RT #, Box 797 Poulaba Wood 98378
Aallie 71 Jallman. P.O. Box 166 Sugaramist, Wa.
LIBRAR
Mark C. Peterson P.O. Box 66 Suquamish Wa. 2/1/24
Eliff Johnson P.O. But 454 Suguamish 2/2/74
RE McRnutey PO Box 495 " Wm 2/2/74
Gloria g. moherly Rtc / Box 924 Suguamish 12/2/74
Martha a Pathillo Box 616 Suguamish, wer 2/2/24
Clorin C. Beens Boy 72 Indianota 2/2/74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
RECE,
NAME
County CommissionDRRESS
EB
174
DATE
P O. Dor 72 Indiana 2/2/74
Jack Clork P.O. Box 143 Suquamesh
Robert m. Leslie 737 Park Ave Winslow, Wash,
allan Di Ruge Mox331
Vera Marie Kinge to Box331 paquirment
NR Hard By 931 angline are south sug.
Though motaly pt. 10A 924 Suguamich, Wash.
Stopk, hn tal Po Box 314 SuguamisH WN
Jennie may Juist PO Boy 325 48392
Janes R whitney P.O. Box534 Sugnamed Wash
John E. anding P.O Box 292 Sugmith, Wash.
Cathy you Drmotrong P.O. Box292 Suguamish, Wash 98392
maxion Yourn Rt5 Bx5530 Bainbridge Isl Wn.
By Norm Pt 5-JBX553C, Bain Elect WM
Del-marr
Seleve Suguament addition Wash 98392
Margaret Currie P.O. Box 46 Indianola, Wash 98342
Eric & Hendrickson RX / Box 930 Sug. 98392
mae Hill P.o.Box531 Poulsbo 98370
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or poside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on Too simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
d-by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
1-0m Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
RECEIVED
Kitsap
FEB 7'74
NAME
County COMBADDRESS
DATE
for Shott
Po. Box 129 IndianalaWab 2.2.74
Morman Honerston
Po Box 196 Surpamish 2-02-74
Gladys m. Weident
Rt 1 BN132 Poulabo, 3-02-74
Ed 3 San
P.O.Bol 546 Inguanish
Charlene Gadonas
P.O. B. 324
2-2-74
Norise Chiphant
P.O Box 346 Suquamish 2-2-74
Doloves
Rr: Ba933 Suy
Dusta Cuity
Wenter Curliff
James Bazgeow
poBax 242 SUQUAMISH
Darothy L. Ciganik P.O. Boy 122 Suguamish, WN.
James Johnston P.O. Box 485 SUQUAMISHUWW
Sarah yd Johnstan PO Bay485 Dugusmish Wn
FORD
LIBRARY
Russel e alyander
P.OB4343
Suguamish, Wad
Licbi Kramer
P.O Buy 441 Duguamish, Wa.
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
*itsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
NAME
ADDRESS
DATE
Lillian a.Russell
Rt Box 15A Sugnamish Wn 2/1/74
none Briter
Kt 8 Ruy 8840 B7.wash 2-1-11
Manjorie Lesoing 30.Gry 306 Wn. 2-1-74
Dan Clements Po Bx 393 We
Evelyn I Paramne
POBX
66
Indianala
Wn
Donald 6, Ulson
Enslyn armstrong P.O. Box 5/3 Auguamish, U.S.
Shirley 7 Strathman
P.O Boy 251
Suguamish Wa. 2-1-1
marian Burton Rf / Bix14 Sagnamiel, Wa
Clarence Castleberry Boy 354
Cheila Willus
Sugnamish
n'a
Box 5:4
Marvin I Loy
Boy 347
Sugmanish ugramish, Wn-
Myrtle Wadsan
Bax 97
Richard
Suguamish dGA
mr mrs Only C Piel BX474, Sugramish, Wash
P.O.Box 172 SUQUAMISH, WASH
Joanne B Handens Rt Box 974 ugusmed We
Pagel J. Schoffer Box 376 Suguamish nhn
Л likath Rav.276 hoh
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
County Commissioners
FEB 774
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Jury Jadran
P.O.B.SS8 Sug
Jan
R.K. Brown
Inohonala
Jeb. 1,1974
Caraline a. Ephland
Bax214-Sug-
Feb. 1-19-14
CleanorLarkin
Box133 sug
17974
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11
Walter Bowdey Box 437
periph R Hanner Per By 224 Jug 1974
Helen M. Penducraft P.O. Box 406 Sig. Feb-1 1974
Richard W. Spicys P.O Box (1) Suf Feb 1975
Sebra A Spriggs P.O. Box 61 Sug FEb / 1974
Eva I With Bry 2 98392
Jumpin J Malone Sr Box 527 Anguamish In
Lowell 3 Sill Box 531 Paulsho -
Bay Parson P.O. Boy N43 Sugnamest WA. Twi,1974
Ruchleen V Citterness P.O.Bax 473 Suguamich, Waiteb1,1971
Barry R Smith Rtl Box 785 Peulsho
Fall Gilletta
But 575 Surquish
Ceal Doorse
Bas 4c3 Arquared
Jane worfe
Box 482 Jug.
Ramine
Box 404. Suguamich
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
RECEIVED Kitsap
FEB 774
County Commissioners
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Terry childress
D6Bor466 1-31-74
Trancy Belgarde
Rt / Bax4 Sugaamish 1-31-74
Skaron Steven
P.O.Box,26 Suguamish 1-31-74
Deorge Tilterniss
RO.Box 473, Sugnamish, 1-31
Linda Joselu
RX#1 30 406 Sugaramish 1-31-74
Boy 141 Squarish 1-31-24
Charles E Caulass
Ralph
PoBor 66 Suggamish 1-31-74
RT.1, Sex 933 Sug
Olisde E. Lewes
Bod 108 Sequemish
Beverly Pratt
Rt / Bul 960 Auguanish
mrs Luella Lewis Bx 456 SugumaR 11
Christme A. Joda
BW 415
Thomas L. Pattillo
Box616
SuQuAmisH
James L Peterson
Boy 443
Suguamish
FORD
Levign K. Hempted
Lawid H Wagner
P.O.Box 25 Sugmish. Sugnamish
RTI Bx6
LIBRARY
42 Breeze
Naimo Jahulf Box 171 Suguamish Suguamish
Box442
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe: approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Benni Meorge t) PO Box 3 6> 1-31-64
Theyou Secory POBMAN Supervish 1/30/74
Betty m. m Lean Bp 6. Suquamish 1/30/74
Box sis
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a
Hene Russill
RT ¡ Box 15+1 Suguamish 1/30-74-
BN66 Sujuamich 1/30/74
Beverly Deck
Box 412 Liquamish 1/30/4
mr, d Mr. Robert J Drdson BOX174 Aufuamish 1/31/74
Ferances E. Dodson Box 174 Suguamsh 1/31/74
Tuch HoRenstad Box 196 Suguamish 1/31/74
Gutchen Kanfman R1@ax924 Sugnament 1/31/74
Emas nordberg Box 287 Suquamish 1/31/74
alice m. Stevenson Box365 Box 365
1/31/74
many L Steward
Bax 163 Sugminh 1-31-74
Betty zuhlhe
Boxzzz
1/31/71
Jiamette a.Johmson P.O. Bal 100,dnolianole 1-31-74
Harold andersen P.OBox595 Suparmish 1-31-74
Anna Jandersen Bry 595 Suguamish 1-31-74
Smpker Box 165 Supramick 1-31-74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 Atisap acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
FEB 14
County Commissioners
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
MarkD Oliphant POBox346.5uf 1/29/75
Sandra & Olphan P.O. Box 3465ug 1/29/74
Dan Belgarde
P.O. Box 92 Sug 1/29/74
Memo Nordstrom
P.O. Box 413 Sup 1/30/04
Maly sidon POB4558 Suguarish WA
Karu Dacobson Pt1-30y927
Itoward Jostson
Rt. / Box 927 Sugnamish
R#1Box 777 Poulsho, Wn Sandyb
Wallace I. Cochran
Box34 Suquamish, WA
"Coratty Lund
Barloy Sugnamish wash.
FORD
Constance bae Steel Box 407 Duquamich We
LIBRAR,
Joanne J. Wolfe Bex 482 Suguamsh, Nm.
Clain
BCB@341
arthur wille Box 2 sugnamest wash
Kailerine Hecolit R+1 B0/ 934 Suguament Wd. 1/30/74
W = R. Price Box105
2
Innan Gust Box 325 Suguavish 1/20/74.
carol A. Beck P.O. Bx 412 Suguamise 1/30/74
Agnes Mullen P.O.B.L95 Sugmanist 1-30
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of FEB 14
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
RECEI County Commissioners
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Dall R Kramer
P.O. Boy 441 Signamark 1/29/74
Lose a. Boxton POPAV471 Poulsby WN. 98370 1/23/74
David Joda P.O.box 511 Suquamish 1/29/74
G.D. Kingston 1/29/74
Cary A TOPD Box 45 SUQUAMISH 1/29/74.
Lay Delancy Boy 384- Suguamish- 1-29-74
Dau Am Novlin P.O. Bod 15 Sugnamish 1/29/74
HalfeB0+482 Suganmish 1/29/74
Mrs. Dan Shoul Po Box 15 Sugnavish 1/59/74
Mr Dhe Madava P.O. Box 324
"
"
Dec Mailler P.O. Box 311 Sugnamish, Wash 1/29/74
Pat Burton P.O. Box471 Poulsbo wash
Margaret Parmente Box 582 Sugamish 11/29/74
Gaymone Lea Wanner 493 Sugnamish He 1/29/79
James B Hudson PO Box 561 Sugnamish 1/29/7
alen 7 Wagner
P.O. Bry25 Sugnavant 1/28/74
Mary Wigner
Po Box25 Sugminh 1/29/77
Catricia (Beggerow P.O Box242 Sliquamish 1/29/74
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
County Comm
ADDRESS
FEB I 14 DATE
NAME
Jose @ Joslan
ROBoy 558
1-30-74
William H Jodd
Indianala lon
1-29-74
Charle whitever
P.O. Boy 252
Sugarity 1-2974
Roy O find
Boy 431
1/29/74
Jen 6 Beterson
Bop 94
1/29/74
Betty I Clark
Box 143
Suguamich 1-29-7;
120ml E Loy
Box 347
Sugnamesh 1-29-74
John Jacober
Bx 371
Sugnamish 1-29-74
Narkened Benson
Boy 273
Sugnavish 1-29-7
Carol K. Peteroen
Box 322
Sughamish,
Corine
Mabris
Auguamesh, wash
1-29-14
Victor Robinsin
"
POBx246 1-29-94
alice Robinan
"
+ +
1-29-74
Vallin L. Henduson
Box
235
SugramishWash 1-29-74
Brandt
"
-Bay Burbs
Box491 Sugnamish Wash 1/29/79
P.O.BOXD Indianala WN,
Marian Late P.O.Box 314 Jusuamish 1-29-74 98392
Mary Whitour P.O.Bor 252 Sugramish Wa 1/29/74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
RECEIVED
KINGH
FLB 174
NAME
County Commissionabbress
DATE
711 an gant A Clark
GOY410 Ruquamich
2-274
Johnna M. Wyatt
Box 413 Suquamish 2-2'74
Barbara J. Johnson POBol 454 2-1-74
Melinda Kussell POBok385 Sugania 2-2-74
George Pussell PO Box 385 Suguamish 2-2-74
CorlH Larson
Box 41
Superaus wa 2-2-74
Veorge m Ankers
Box 147
Suguament
Osal Dean
B04215 Suguamish
Hillen C. Wright Sugnamish
ana C. Harrism Rt, Brx973 Sugnamish
can P.O. Box-107 Supressich
anthuri Shompson P.U. Box 107 Suprement
Edward 9 Petersen P.O. Box 94 SUQUAMISH
mr mre Diarmid Bauleba
Mrs. Gronn Klein Suguamish
Edith Dunn
James L. CarterS RT 5 034 5706 Luquinesh BAINBRIDGE ISLAWD,WN981111
Eldon a Stephens R Box 4334 Bainbridge Island 98110
James Xernigan BAR Box7125A BAINBRidge 98110
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fe^ simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent landswere originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hv in members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
RECEIVED
Kitsan
FEB 174
County Commissioners ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Briston a. Morley Rt.1 Box 798, Poulsh Wn. 91370 1/29/74
Von W. Micley Rt. Box 798 PoulsBo, 98370 1/29/74
William D.Bardick RT,B0/795 Poulds W2 9870 1/29/14
Elsie m. Burdich Rt. Box 795 Poulsko -W ash, 98370 1/30/7
Wn W. Marley Rt. Barp-796 Pauloles U4198370/1/31
July m. Marley Rt. Bay 196 98370 1-31-74 1/31/,
arla 6 Loster Rt.1 Box 795 m Poulcbs, Wash. 98370
Betty L. Tabin RE, Box 758A Poulsbo Wn. 98370 1/31/10
Nellion R. Tobin Ri., Box 758A Poulsbo, WM. 98370'/31/74
Ileane m 7 Crowler Rt / Box 775 Poulabo ben 98370 1/31/74
Alrs. Leche P.Sallagher RY Box 758 Paulsba Wa 98370 1/31/7
L.R.R. Ondline Rf, Rx 771B Paulcho llask 98370/13
Elna POBor 583
Poulabs, Nesh 837043434
To Boy 766A
Toulsbo Wash 98370
James et, Box 748 Soulsbo Wash 98370
Carsle Bremon RT Bay 529 B. Paulsha Weah 98370 1-31-77
antrent Matchell Pri BOXTSI Paul lown 98370
Mainia J Marbay RTI Box 795T3 Poulsbo wn 98370
Thava M. Sharhey RhI Box 795B Partsbo Wm 98370
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
RT | BOX 769 Poulsto 2-9-74
judith ams Olion
Rt. Box 220 poulsbo, Wa. 98370
Allan Dale Olson
Rt. 1- Box 720 Poulsbo, Wa. 2/9/74
P.O.BOX 1131 Pulsbo Wa 2/9/-
Truman L. King Star Rt Singston Wm2/10/-
John H Thycle
Rt 130y 92 Suguamerk
Mary B Hyde
Pt Box 926 Su jummi
Robert Exption Rt. 7 Boy
Bring G Engstrom Rn B 7821 Bainbridge 98110
ireon a Faler
Box 187 Suguamish wash
Clarence E)Roley
Rt. Box
Box 496 Suguamish
Milba Amith
Po Box 496 We
Mare
Rt, Bx411D Paulshr, Feb.11, 7X
illian Wiskam
Rt,
Bort65
Poolotro
RH Wastiam
Darrel White
Rt 4 Box 695
2/12/74
Harold Lamsbury
Rt. Boy 793 Poulsbo
2/18/74
RECEIVED
Kitsap
FFR1474
Bounty Commissioners
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation. Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
hy 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
nema nordberg
Suguamish Ful.
Star RX 983116
Mae Ferguson BOX262 Suguamish Wn
Ed Lewis
P.O. 15rx 323 Suguania
any & Pasoing
PoBaF306 Sugnamit Wer
Sugnamesh, Wa.
Robertw, Omdel
Dommi M.Senstry Sugmamish Wa.
Suguam WA Fel.8, 14
RA Judy Judy C Seay C. Seay
Box 74 Suquamish 2-8-74
BOX 165 SUGUAMISH 2-8-74
offrey Waltes PO Bex 524 Sugmanish Wr 2-9-74
Dellarth Dandlong P.O.Boy 405 Suguamine, Was 2-9-74
Gunka L. Wolfs BX 335
Carralle C. Rudnick P.O Boo 525
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a
2-9-74
Leena Wisteand Rt./BN389C Poulsbo 2-9-74
John Morgan 0 Sugnesh Work
Dorothy Warren Box 473 Sugnamish 2.1070 Wa
Bessie Y Morgan POB0+11 Suguement Wash
TED1474
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
on fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ask that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
"ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suguamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
John Griffills St Rt. Box 603 Kingston2/2/74
None Mariffith
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Fewis Lining
RIBox 4 Sig.
7/9/74
Rt , Box
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2/7 2/9/201
RathC Bichardson
Rt. /- Box 393 Poulato 2/9/74
Wale SPiteroor 2/10/74 P.O Box 373 Kingston WASH
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11
Rez D Stanle
"
8
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Home
2/10/74
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1"
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8
SuquimishiWas:
Brook J McKmitey
Po Box 495
326NW54ast Superval,
We
Timothy W. akas
292602-1-011-2006
4355-004-011-0002
Seattle, WA 98107 1974 2-11
Bubb Stubthman PO Box 251 Suganesh 2/11/74
Mary Wingate P. BN 461 suguamish 2-11
Lucille Ranght P.O Box284 Sugnamich 2/12/34
Beggy gall
POBOX166 Sugramish 2/12/24
MarienL Popp Rt1- Box950 Auguamica 2/12/74
Edmind R. Brandt poBox155
SUBUAMISH
2-12-74
Hecbur Jaeld way 2/12/74
present Suquamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation, These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
rights over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians.
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Ruly Bille Swanson
SAL555 Sugnamish, Wa
2-2-74
Jack R. adams
angeline & Harnis Sugnamish,We
2-2-74
Dodar Daams
"
vl
"
5-2-74
Florence Hebert - Signamish Wa. 2-2-74
Sigrid m. Martin Wash 2-2-74
Robert A. Wyatt
Sugnamish
2-2-14
Joan Lumoder Duguamish
2-2-74
Inisa Anbers
Suguamish POB,197
2-2-74
Refert 4. Mathern
Seattle Wash
2-3-74
agnis B Matheson Seattle Wash.
2-3-74
Sue F- albrecht Boy3 Suguamics he
2/3/74
Sawh 6 Honsen
Hang BOX 3. Sugaanch Wa 2-5-74 2-3-74
/
Segiament WA.
Gicene 1122/11, 2/9/74
ounty Commissioners
FEB 14 74
present Suguamish Indian Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
ing jurisdiction over the property and persons of all residents living within the
original exterior boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
undersigned persons who own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
President and the Congress of the United States to uphold the validity of our patent,
or fee simple lands; and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
government that all residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
governed by them without representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Indian allotted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of jurisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
ack that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
Kitsap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
'ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
We therefore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe; approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Box 48 Suguamish, Wm
2-6-92
alan R Porten
Box447 Poulsbo
2/6/74
Roy Hangland P.O. Box-114, Suguamish 2/6/74,
Mary E Hougland B.O. Boy 114 Sugnamich 2/6/74
F a neville Po 64 Suguamish 9/7/74
Beladys neville P064 Suguamesh 2/7/74
Hemp J Duwn RT , Boy110 Hansuelle
10245 SW Denney BeAuentoN 2-7-74
Dale K. alsin P.O. BX 259 Sugnamish
albert Olsen Box 8755 Bainfridge 15l. 98110 2-8-74
Box 7679 Bainbridge In wn 98110
HDen Boy 96, Indianals we 98342
Joan TWillis Boy F Indianola wa 98342
Robert Bhries Box F Indianala Wash 98342
Lawrince Box 921 50QUAM isH, wash 2-8-7- 9839
Robert C-Brichill PoBox 183 Indianala I/m 9830/2
Qt 8/30x8907A Banleredg & 98110. 2-9-7
Mary June Brawnin
2-2-9-74
RN Ciapo
Ber
2-8-74
Tribal government in Kitsap County, Washington, is claim-
operty and persons of all residents living within the
aries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation, Therefore the
own property, or reside within these boundaries, petition the
ress of the United States to upheld the validity of our patent,
and to be relieved of the claims of the present Suquamish Tribal
residents in this area are under their jurisdiction and shall be
g,
govel
thout representation. These patent lands were originally purchased
from Inc
ted lands, and there is nothing in the original abstracts that
reserves the right of furisdiction over the new owners, by the Suquamish Indians.
We respect the Indian right to govern themselves, if that be their wish, but we also
9-4 that our rights be protected by allowing us to maintain our status as citizens of
K1 sap County, the State of Washington, and the United States of America. No Tribal
government of the Suquamish, until the present one, has insisted on sovereignty
ghts over the non-Suquamish Indian population.
harofore, in the interests of the peace and welfare of all citizens living in
this area, do petition that the patent lands be deleted from the original boundaries
of this reservation, and that this area be recognized for what it presently is:
approximately 2600 acres of allotted lands owned by individual Indians and lived on
by 50 members of the Suquamish Indian Tribe: approximately 4700 acres of fee simple
land lived on by 2928 non-members of the Suquamish Tribe; and 36 acres of tribal
land, leased for 50 years to non-Indians,
ADDRESS
DATE
NAME
Del Mar Addn Lots 7 & 8 Block 5
Gibbut f. Jahnson
Suquamish, WA 98392
Feb. 5, 1974
Del Mar Addn Lots 7 & 8 Block 5
Jorathy F Johnson
Suquamish, WA 98392
Feb. 5, 1974
Lot 6, Block 5, Del Mar Addn.
Mildred B. Seasles
Suquamish, Wash. 98392
Feb. 9, 1974
Lot 6, Block 5, Del Mar Addn.
William D. Sarler
Suquamish, Wash. 98392
Feb. 9, 1974
mildred B. Searles
Int. 8, Block L, Del Mar Addn
Suquamish, Wash. 98392
Feb. 9,1974
Lot 8, Block 4, Del Mar Addn
William D. Searles
Suquamish, Mash. 98392
Feb. 9, 1974
Part of Gov. Int 8, Sec. 16,
Fred J. Johnson
Township 26 No., Pange 2 E.W.M.
Feb.
15,
19
Benlah Johnson
Johnson Addition
Sucuamish, Wash. 98392
Feb. 15, 1
Remic George J. PO 367 Box Suquamish Wr 2.2
Bax 3968 Pouleds Wash 2/22/7
P.OBox 261. Suguamsk wesh
Maryority I Mac back, Rt, Bex379 Poulsbu Wn.
2/23/74
Martha George R.I. Bix528 Poulds
Donald R. Mohn Den Del. Surfamish 1/25/74
aguil Butre 23 to Deals. st. st Senttle 2/28/31
SAY thing Nageria 2340A
Remo, NevaDa
Port Indison Indian Reservation
Suquamish, Washington 98392
SUBJECT: MISROPENCY MONTING ORDIRANCE - CARRICE DUMPS
MISSIMS, Mitsap County proposes to establish a garbage dump
within the boundaries of the Port lhdison Indian Reservation, Washington, and
MILREAS, no hydrological study has been performed to determine
whother a garbage dump on the Port Madison Reservation would pollute the
underground aquifer which provides drinking water for the Port Madison
Reservation or the three streams which flow near the proposed garbage durp
site which supply drinking water for Indian and white families on the
Reservation, and
MILERIAS, no engineering study has been performed to determine
whether a garbage dump on the Port Madison Reservation would create health
hasards for Indian and white families living on the Reservation, and
Vilerias, the Port Madison Indian Reservation is a fairly small
Reservation, well-situated to recreational and residential development, and
WIEREAS, establishment of a garbage dump on the Port Madison
Indian Reservation would seriously diminish the options of the Suquamish
Tribe for the future development of their Reservation, and
WEREAS, under federal law the Tribal Council of the Suquamish
Tribe has authority to zone all property within the boundaries of the Port
Madison Indian Reservation, whether fee land, trust tribal land ON trust
allotted land, and
NOW thereFore, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Tribal Council of
the Suquamish Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation hereby adopt the
following emergency zening ordinance:
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SUBJECT: DISIGNENCE MONING ORDINANCE - GARBACE DUIPS
Prohibitition Against Carbage OF Landfill Refuse During
1. No garbage dump Of landfill refuse dump shall be established
within the boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation,
Washington, whether situate on fee land, trust tribal land
or trust allotted land.
2. This ordinance shall remain in effect until further action
of the Tribal Council.
Grace-Duygan
Grace Duggan, Chairman
Evelyn C. Hughes, Secretary
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JAMES ABDNOR
COMMITTEES:
2D DISTRICT, SOUTH DAKOTA
PUBLIC WORKS
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
SUBCOMMITTEES:
1230 LONGWORTH BUILDING
ENERGY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Congress of the United States
WATER RESOURCES
(202) 225-5165
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
DISTRICT OFFICES:
439 FEDERAL BUILDING, PIERRE
house of Representatives
(605) 224-2891
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
507 KANSAS CITY, RAPID CITY
(605) 343-5000
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBCOMMITTEES:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
203 FARMERS AND
HOSPITALS
MERCHANTS BANK BUILDING, HURON
October 1, 1974
INSURANCE
(605) 352-5117
307 NORTH MAIN, MITCHELL
PHILIP N. HOGEN
(605) 996-3601
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mr. Brad Patterson
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Brad:
My Administrative Assistant, Phil Hogen, told me of his recent conversa-
tion with you regarding the unrest that continues on and near South
Dakota's Indian reservations. For your information I am enclosing here-
with a letter I recently wrote to Mr. Morris Thompson, Commissioner of
the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of Interior with regard
to the jurisdiction of tribal courts.
I am also enclosing herewith copies of letters I have written to the
Justice Department and the Office of Legislative Counsel requesting
assistance in drafting legislation that now seems to me necessary to
clarify some of the unsettled questions with regard to the jurisdiction
of tribal courts on Indian reservations in South Dakota and elsewhere.
Phil told me that you were making a study of this subject and I want you
to know that I would very much appreciate receiving any conclusions you
might reach with regard to this subject.
Sincerely,
abdno
AMES ABDNOR
Member of Congress
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Enclosures
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THOMPSON, Morris
Dept/Int/BIA
August 20, 1974
Mr. Morris Thorpson, Commissioner
Bureau of Indian Affiirs
Department of the Interior
1951 Constitution Avenue
Washington, D. C. 20240
Dear Mr. Thempson:
As a result of a television interview with the Chief Judge of the Rosebud
Sioux Tribal Court it was brought to my attention that the Rosebud Sioux
Tribal Council recently passed a tribal resolution extending jurisdiction
of the tribal court to include jurisdiction over non-Indians. It is my
understanding that the Rosebud Sioux Tribe's constitution, unlike the con-
stitution of some other tribes, contains no limitation of the Tribe's
jurisdiction to Indians only. While there have been no problems or in-
stances of injustice that have been brought to my attention as & result of
this recent change, the publicity that this ruling has recently received
has raised & considerable number of questions and a great deal of concern
among non-Indiens on the Rosebud Indian Reservation which is in my district.
In order to doal vith the questions that have been presented to me in this
regard, I would like to know if in fact such a resolution was adopted by
the Resebud Sioux Tribal Council, and if so if this action 18 valid and
received the approval of the BIA. Further, I would like to know if there
are other instances of tribal courts extending their jurisdiction to non-
Indians:
If in fact it is legal and possible for tribes to extend their jurisdiction
to include non-Indians by amendment of their constitution or otherwise, I
would like to know what the position of the BIA 18 on this matter.
Sincerely,
JAMES ABDNOR
FORD
Member of Congress
&
JA/age
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JAMES ABDNOR
COMMITTEES:
2D DISTRICT, SOUTH DAKOTA
PUBLIC WORKS
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
SUBCOMMITTEES
1230 LONGWORTH BUILDING
ENERGY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Congress of the United States
WATER RESOURCES
(202) 225-5165
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
DISTRICT OFFICES:
439 FEDERAL BUILDING, PIERRE
Douse of Representatives
(605) 224-2891
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
507 KANSAS CITY, RAPID CITY
(605) 343-5000
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBCOMMITTEES:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
203 FARMERS AND
HOSPITALS
MERCHANTS BANK BUILDING, HURON
October 1. 1274
INSURANCE
(605) 352-5117
307 NORTH MAIN, MITCHELL
PHILIP N. HOGEN
(605) 996-3601
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mr. Vard M. Hussey
Office of Legislative Counsel
Room 136
Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D. C.
20515
Dear Pr. Mussey:
For many months now unrest has existed in my district because of the confusion
and uncertainty with regard to the jurisdiction of the seven Indian reserva-
tions in my district. I would therefore like to have drafted a bill or bills
which would clarify or change certain aspects of the jurisdiction of tribal
courts and to thereby quell some of the unrest and confusion that now exists.
I am therefore requesting that your office provide me with a draft bill or
bills which would accomplish the following:
1.) Provide that the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a tribal
court does not extend to, or may not be extended to, non-Indians
without the consent of the non-Indians.
2.) Provide that original jurisdiction be given to Federal dis-
trict courts in civil cases arising from instances within the
territorial jurisdiction of tribal courts when such cases are
between Indians and non-Indians; and in criminal cases when a
non-Indian is the direct victir of or the defendant in a criminal
action that charges a violation of 2. tribal code.
3.) Provide that, for purposes of judicial jurisdiction, of the
Rosebud Cioux Tribe the Bosebud Sioux Reservation has been
dininished to the area which is nov known as ""odd County, South
Dakota.
T have also written Mr. V. Vincent Pakestraw, Assistant Attorney General for
Legislative Affairs at the Department of Justice to request the assistance of
the Justice Department in drafting the bills necessary to accomplish there
stated objectives. You may want to contact Mr. Pokestraw's office to assure
that unnecessary duplication of effort can be avoided.
Mr. Ward 11. Lussey
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Your assistance in this matter will be deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
JAMES ABDWOR
Member of Congress
JA/hga
JAMES ABDNOR
COMMITTEES:
20 DISTRICT, SOUTH DAKOTA
PUBLIC WORKS
WASHINGTON OFFICE:
SUBCOMMITTEES:
1230 LONGWORTH BUILDING
ENERGY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515
Congress of the United States
WATER RESOURCES
(202) 225-5165
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
DISTRICT OFFICES:
439 FEDERAL BUILDING, PIERRE
house of Representatives
(605) 224-2891
VETERANS' AFFAIRS
507 KANSAS CITY, RAPID CITY
(605) 343-5000
Washington, D.C. 20515
SUBCOMMITTEES:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
203 FARMERS AND
HOSPITALS
MERCHANTS BANK BUILDING, HURON
October 1, 1974
INSURANCE
(605) 352-5117
307 NORTH MAIN, MITCHELL
PHILIP N. HOGEN
(605) 996-3601
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Mr. W. Vincent Rakestraw
Assistant Attorney General For
Legislative Affairs
U. S. Department of Justice
Room 4115
Washington, D. C. 20530
Dear Mr. Rakestraw:
Ever since I came to Congress in 1973, law and order on and near the seven
Indian reservations in my district have presented problems for the people,
Indian and non-Indian, of South Dakota. I recognize that the area of Indian
law has been very dynamic recently and I do not expect that transition in
that area is necessarily close to an end. One of the matters that presents
the most concern and confusion for Indians and non-Indians alike in South
Dakota is the status of the jurisdiction of tribal courts. I recognize
that the Justice Department is directly concerned by changes that occur
with regard to the judicial jurisdiction of tribes, as the workload may be
increased or decreased for your criminal division, depending on whether
tribal courts' jurisdiction is decreased or increased. I recognize that
there are several cases now pending in the Federal courts that will further
influence the status of the jurisdiction of tribal courts, and I also
recognize that action by the councils of the various tribes can also change
the limits of the tribal courts' jurisdiction.
I would therefore like to call upon your office to draft for me 8 bill or
bills that would be necessary to accomplish certain changes. I recognize
that, dependent on eventual judicial interpretations, some of the changes
may not be necessary. Nevertheless, I would like to have for my considera-
tion drafts to study if I deem the introduction of such legislation neces-
sary. I feel that it is appropriate to ask assistance of the Justice
Department in drafting this legislation because of the direct impact changes
in tribal court jurisdiction might have on the workload for the Justice
Department. Recognizing the complexity of this area of law, I feel that it
would be appropriate for the Justice Department to have a part in drafting
this legislation, so as not to further unduly complicate this area. If your
Mr. W. Vincent Rakestraw
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Department is agreeable to providing me with the assistance I am requesting,
I will not construe this assistance as an endorsement of the proposals that
I ask be written into bill form. If the Department cares to share with me
observations on the proposals I make, however, I would be most appreciative
to receive such suggestions and would be happy to discuss them further.
Therefore, I would like to ask your assistance in drafting a bill or bills
that would accomplish the following:
1.) Provide that the civil and criminal jurisdiction of a tribal
court does not extend to, or may not be extended to, non-Indians
without the consent of the non-Indians.
2.) Provide that original jurisdiction be given to Federal district
courts in civil cases arising from instances within the territorial
jurisdiction of tribal courts when such cases are between Indians
and non-Indians; and in criminal cases when a non-Indian is the
direct victim of or the defendant in a criminal action that charges
a violation of a tribal code.
3.) Provide that, for purposes of judicial jurisdiction, of the
Rosebud Sioux Tribe the Rosebud Sioux Reservation has been diminished
to the area which is now known as Todd County, South Dakota.
I am also contacting Ward M. Hussey, Legislative Counsel of the House of
Representatives and asking for his assistance in this matter. You may
want to contact that office so that unnecessary duplication of effort can
be avoided in this case.
Your assistance in this matter will be deeply appreciated.
Sincerely,
JAMES ABDNOR
Member of Congress
JA/hga
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GREAT SEAL OF THE
Edward F. Houss
Tica-Chief
BUSCOLLE NATION ET
Executive Tirector
Creek Nation
Office of the Principal Chief
Claude A. Cox
July 15, 1976
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear President Ford:
It is my pleasure to extend the heartfelt greetings of the Creek Nation to
you today: Hensci
In our efforts to alleviate the social and economic problems of the Creek
people, we have found three specific policy problems which we feel deserve the
special attention of the President of the United States.
First, Indian governments must be regarded as units of local government for
all purposes authorized by tribal law. This legal status must be an equal status
for all federally recognized Indian governments with no categorical distinctions
between "reservation" and "non-reservation" Indian governments, a distinction
based solely upon the degree of the allotment of our lands. The purpose for
designation as a local unit of government is to provide a total delivery system
for resolution of all of the needs of our people, regardless of their income level.
Second, the sovereign jurisdiction of each Indian government must be
recognized by every element of the federal government: national, state and local.
This sovereign jurisdiction, whether held by the Indian government exclusively or
concurrently with another unit of government, extends over an area specified by
treaty and over a people specified by enrollment. Especially in the area of
federal policy, Indian governments must be provided with a direct relationship
in the procedure of regulation development for tribal programs. Indian govern-
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ments are the most efficient delivery system available to serve the needs of the
&
Indian community.
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Third, Indian governments need substantive and procedural representation to
the elements of the federal government: national, state and local. Such
representation must guarantee that self-determination is an exclusvie right of
Indian governments, and must guarantee not only that future assumptions of Indian
jurisdiction will not take place, but also that past assumptions of Indian
jurisdiction by state and local governments will be returned to the Indian
governments as their inherent right.
The United States has gained many things from its Indian people. It has
the land that was and will always be ours. It has a system of government
developed from the concepts and structures of the Great Peace of the
Five (Iroquois) Nations and the Muscogee (Creek) Confederation of Tribal Towns.
The federal system of government is a very complicated system, and there is no
reason that it can not be made more complicated to protect the aboriginal
rights of the Indian governments which have pledged eternal peace and friendship
to it.
Sincerely,
blaude is Cox
Claude A. Cox
Principal Chief of the Creek Nation
CC:aw
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