Now, while it is entirely proper that the interest of the purchasers in these lands should share the burdens of the communities in which the lands are located, the title of the United States and the beneficial interest of the Indians in the lands should not be subjected to sale for the delinquency of the purchasers in paying tax assessments levied upon the lands.
Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval 'An Act Extending the Time of Payment to Purchasers...'
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