It is hereby ordered that the south half of the south-east quarter and the south-west quarter of section 3, township 22 north, range 26 west, 6th principal meridian, Nebraska, be, and they are hereby, reserved and set apart for the use of the Department of Agriculture for purposes in connection with experimental tree planting.
Executive Order—Setting Aside Certain Public Lands for Use in Connection with Experimental Tree Planting
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