It is hereby ordered that all lands within the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, N. Mex., embraced in small holdings claims Nos. 484 and 486, T. 13 S., R. 12 E., New Mexico principal meridian, as shown on the records of the General Land Office and the blue print attached herewith, be and the same are hereby restored to the public domain.
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Executive Order 1172—Restoring to Public Domain Certain Lands in Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation
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