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Sells, Cato, 1859-1948

 Person

Biography

Commissioner at the Bureau of Indian Affairs from 1913 to 1921.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

C. Sells to Unknown, 1910

 Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 6
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Miscellaneous.028
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letter fragment from Cato Sells (Commissioner, Indian Service) to unknown recipient regarding Indian monies.

Dates: 1910

George W. Grayson Papers, 1918

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-78
Scope and Contents

George W. Grayson was Principal Chief of the Creek Nation in 1918, and these are a few papers from that administration such as deeds sent from the court for him to certify as Chief; plans for a memorial to Pleasant Porter, a former chief; and routine correspondence with the Hon. Cato Sells, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. One item is a letter of protest against Creek Indians serving in the military forces outside of the United States in World War I.

Dates: 1918

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World War, 1914-1918. 1