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On the recordMay 23, 1911
It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in New Mexico, being a part of the lands restored to the public domain by Executive order of January 16, 1911, be, and the same hereby are, reserved from entry, sale, or other disposition, for Indian purposes
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Executive Order 1359—Reserving Land in New Mexico for Indian Purposes

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