March 3, 2026

Letter from Robert T. Coulter to Thomas Banyacya, July 14, 1977

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The letter discusses the potential impacts of accepting a monetary award from the U.S. government.
Accepting the payment would result in the Hopi losing their claim to the land, as stated by Coulter.
Coulter clarifies that the claim is for the value of the land, not for any past injustices.
The discussion revolves around the Indian Claims Commission and its effects on indigenous rights.

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This two-page typed letter to Thomas Banyacya from attorney Robert T. Coulter is dated July 14, 1977. It discusses the effects of accepting payment from the United States for the claim made in the Indian Claims Commission for a parcel of Hopi land. The claim that was made was for money equal to the value of the Hopi land, and is not compensation for past wrongs. Coulter explains that if the monetary award is accepted, the Hopi would lose their claim to land.

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