The American Settler's Guide: A Popular Exposition of the Public Land System of the United States of Americaeditor, 1884 - 119 Seiten |
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... rule , have been overlooked or not entered previously though some error or misunderstanding . Settlers therefore have no special interest in them ; though they should bear in mind that unless they strictly comply with the law in the ...
... rule , have been overlooked or not entered previously though some error or misunderstanding . Settlers therefore have no special interest in them ; though they should bear in mind that unless they strictly comply with the law in the ...
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... rules in respec to the " pits , " the course and distance to each is to be stated in the field - books . Perpetuity in the mound is a great desideratum . In forming it with light alluvial soil , the surveyor may find it necessary to ...
... rules in respec to the " pits , " the course and distance to each is to be stated in the field - books . Perpetuity in the mound is a great desideratum . In forming it with light alluvial soil , the surveyor may find it necessary to ...
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... rule that all such should be restored at distances proportionate to the original measurements between existing original corners . That is , if the measurement between two existing corners overruns or falls short of THE AMERICAN ...
... rule that all such should be restored at distances proportionate to the original measurements between existing original corners . That is , if the measurement between two existing corners overruns or falls short of THE AMERICAN ...
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... rule is as follows : 1. Where neither party has improvements on the land , it should be sold to the highest hidder . 2. Where one has actual settlement and improvements , and the other none , it should be awarded to the actual settler ...
... rule is as follows : 1. Where neither party has improvements on the land , it should be sold to the highest hidder . 2. Where one has actual settlement and improvements , and the other none , it should be awarded to the actual settler ...
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... rule laid down in Dorame vs. Towers applies in cases where homestead entries a made by guardians for minor heirs of deceased Union soldiers . Residence on the tra entered cannot be reasonably expected in such cases , and if the land has ...
... rule laid down in Dorame vs. Towers applies in cases where homestead entries a made by guardians for minor heirs of deceased Union soldiers . Residence on the tra entered cannot be reasonably expected in such cases , and if the land has ...
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acres act of June act of March additional entry affidavit allowed application canceled certificate citizen complied contest COPP Copp's Public Land crop date of entry declaration declaratory statement desert land enter fees and commissions final proof heirs HENRY N homestead act homestead claimant homestead entry homestead laws improvements issued June 14 LAND AGENTS Land Commissioner land embraced Land Office Land Owner legal subdivisions March 13 mineral NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD notice oath OFFICE AT Date original entry patent person planted pre-emption filing pre-emption law pre-emption right pre-emptor preference right prior private entry proof and payment Public Land Laws purchase quarter-section Ques RAILROAD COMPANY receipt Register and Receiver relinquishment residence and cultivation Revised Statutes scrip section corners settlement settler sixty acres soldier subject to entry subscribed survey sworn testimony thereof timber culture entry timber culture laws township trees United widow witnesses
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Seite 72 - Every person who, having taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer, or person, in any case in which a law of the United States authorizes an oath to be administered, that he will testify, declare, depose, or certify truly, or that any written testimony, declaration, deposition, or certificate by him subscribed is true, willfully and contrary to such oath states or subscribes any material matter which he does not believe to be true, is guilty of perjury, and shall be punished by a fine of...
Seite 102 - An act to provide for the sale of the lands of the United States containing coal," is as follows: [Section 2347 to 2352 RS] £e it enacted, etc., That any person above the age of twenty-one years who is a citizen of the United States...
Seite 111 - ... all surplus water over and above such actual appropriation and use, together with the water of all lakes, rivers, and other sources of water supply upon the public lands, and not navigable, shall remain and be held free for the appropriation and use of the. public for irrigation, mining, and manufacturing purposes subject to existing rights.
Seite 28 - States or given aid and comfort to its enemies, and that such application is made for his or her exclusive use and benefit, and that said entry is made for the purpose of actual settlement and cultivation, and not either directly or indirectly for the use or benefit of any other person or persons whomsoe.ver...
Seite 81 - That any person who is the head of a family, or who has arrived at the age of twenty-one years, and is a citizen of the United States, or who shall have filed his declaration of intention to become such...
Seite 82 - That no lands acquired under the provisions of this Act shall in any event become liable to the satisfaction of any debt or debts contracted prior to the issuing of the patent therefor.
Seite 107 - ... he has not, directly or indirectly, made any agreement or contract in any way or manner with any person or persons whatsoever, by which the title which he might acquire from the Government of the United States should inure in whole or in part to the benefit of any person except himself...
Seite 105 - ... with regard thereto; that there is not, to his knowledge, within the limits thereof, any vein or lode of quartz or other rock in place, bearing gold, silver...
Seite 102 - Any person or association of persons severally qualified, as above provided, who have opened and improved, or shall hereafter open and improve, any coal mine or mines upon the public lands, and shall be in actual possession of the same...
Seite 37 - Statutes, may be made before the judge, or, in his absence, before the clerk, of any court of record of the county and State, or district and Territory, in which the lands are situated...