06/29/1879
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"If the protection of the United States is relied upon, the United States must exercise such control as will enable this country to protect its national interests and maintain the rights of those whose..."
"It is hereby ordered that the tract of country in Washington Territory...be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn from sale and settlement and set apart for the permanent use and occupancy of Chief Moses..."
"describing the condition and resources of the island of Johanna"
"for its consideration with a view to ratification"