Box 1

Agreement made between Yvon Pike (representing himself and Luther and Lillian Pike), A. R. Durant and J. B. Jeter, to employ Durant and Jeter as attorneys to prosecute a claim for monies before the Choctaw Council. Handwritten and signed draft by Durant and Jeter, 1p.

Agreement made between Jerry Folsom, C. Byington Wade, Julius Folsom, Robert Benton, and E. W. Wright, and heirs of the Choctaw delegates (including Yvon Pike) who rendered services in the Net Proceeds Claim prior to 1888. Handwritten and signed draft signed by all of the above (excluding Pike) and witnessed by Durant and Jeter, 1p.

Yvon Pike (written on US Senate stationery) to unknown recipient. Handwritten letter, 2s. Pike’s account of his father’s services to the Choctaw Nation and the dishonest acts of various individuals which led to Pike and his heirs not receiving just compensation.

W. G. Williams (President, Bank of Minco, I.T.) to Yvon Pike. Handwritten and signed letter, 4s. Concerning Williams’ efforts towards a just monetary settlement for Albert Pike’s heirs.

Lilian Pike to Yvon Pike. Handwritten and signed letter, 3s with envelope. Relays various proposals and counter proposals by attorney James Coleman in determining Mr. Coleman’s percentage if their claim is successful. Also a mention of Mr. [General] Denver’s funeral.

In the United States Court of Claims. Yvon Pike, Lilian Pike, and Yvon Pike, Administrator of the Estate of Luther H. Pike, Deceased vs. The Choctaw Nation of Indians. Petition as made by James Coleman, representing the petitioners, circa Aug 1895. 2 copies.

Yvon Pike to Green McCurtain (Principal Chief, Choctaw Nation). Handwritten and signed letter, 1s. A proposal for setting the amount of money to be paid to McCurtain in return for his legal representation before the Council and/or Dawes Commission.

Green McCurtain (Principal Chief, Choctaw Nation) to Yvon Pike. Handwritten and signed letter, 1s with envelope. Acknowledgment of Pike’s letter of 13 Oct 1895.

Green McCurtain (Principal Chief, Choctaw Nation) to Yvon Pike. Handwritten and signed letter, 1s with envelope. With reference to the improbability of an agreement between the Council and the Dawes Commission; also, the status of Pike’s claim.

H. E. M. to Jeff [?] Chandler. Handwritten and signed letter, 1s with envelope. With regard to a matter involving Colonel Pitchlynn, Pike, and unnamed others and his hope of Senator Jones understanding the situation.