On the recordFebruary 9, 1890
By virtue of the power in me vested, I proclaim the acceptance of said act by the different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBy virtue of the power in me vested, I proclaim the acceptance of said act by the different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians.
Proclamation 295—Sioux Nation of Indians
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