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On the recordAugust 5, 1909
Six special agents of the General Land Office to investigate fraudulent entries and other matters of a criminal nature.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Executive Order 1121—Amending Civil Service Rules to Except More General Land Office Special Agents from Examination

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