Chapter 133. Authorizing a per capita payment to the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota from their tribal funds held in trust by the United States
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CHAP. 133.— An Act Authorizing a per capita payment to the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota from their tribal funds held in trust by the United States. November 19, 1921.[[H. R. 7108](/us/bill/67/hr/7108).][[Public, No. 95](/us/pl/67/95).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That the Secretary of the Chippewa Indians in Minnesota.Per capita payment from tribal funds to enrolled members.Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized to withdraw from the Treasury of the United States so much as may be necessary of the principal fund on deposit to the credit of the Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota, arising under section 7 of the act of January 14, 1889 (Twenty-fifth Statutes at Large, page 642), entitled “An Act for the relief and civilization of the Chippewa Indians in the State of Minnesota,” and to make therefrom a per capita payment, or 222distribution, of $100 to each enrolled member of the tribe, under such rules and regulations as the said Secretary may prescribe: *Provisos*.Free from all liens.*Provided*, That the money paid to the Indians as authorized herein, shall not be subject to any hen or claim of attorneys or other parties:
Tribal ratification required.*Provided*, That before any payment is made hereunder the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota shall, in such manner as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, ratify the provisions of this act and accept the same. Approved, November 19, 1921.