William Taft actually said...

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

05/23/1911

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