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On the recordFebruary 9, 1890
The surveys required to be made of the lands to be restored to the public domain under the provisions of the said act and as in this proclamation set forth will be commenced and executed as early as possible.
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Benjamin Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Proclamation 295—Sioux Nation of Indians

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