Kitty: Amen! You are absolutely correct. I have my ancestors and other kinsmen's case files. When I read the transcribed testimony, I immediately knew that they would be rejected as Mississippi Choctaws because of the 1830 treaty (Article 14). It is shameful they our ancestors were not accepted because of negligence and stupidity. It really angers me. Although my ancestors were rejected and I know that they were Choctaw, I still intend to get involved with the Native American Center in Chicago, which is close to me. I want to learn the language and culture. I understand that there may be a Choctaw group there. Bless you for sharing this information. Lori