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On the recordMay 23, 1887
the use and occupancy of the land in question be subject to such right, title, and interest as the Indians have in and to the same
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Orestes Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order—Approving Secretary of War Request on Wind River Reserve

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