AZ vs. CA:06 California Exhibits, Vol. VI; Nos. 248-325

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CALIFORNIA DEFENDANTS Exhibit No. 253 Identification: May 13, 1957 Admitted: May 13, 1957 Order of Withdrawal (Public Water Reserve No. 114, California No. 26)-Signed by President February 23, 1928. 1348745-la United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey Washington The Honorable, Feb. 15, 1928 The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I recommend that the land hereinafter listed, upon which watering places are reported to exist, be withdrawn from all forms of entry except those specifically excepted under the withdrawal acts (36 Stat., 847; 37 Stat, 497). This order of withdrawal (Public Water Reserve No. 114, California No. 26), involving an area of approximately 19,120 acres in California, is recommended for submission to the President, in order that the right to the use of the sources of water supply located on this tract may remain in the public. Respectfully, /s/ W. C. Mendenhall I concur: Acting Director, /s/ Thos. C. Howell Acting Commissioner, General Land Office^ Feb. 23, 1928 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. /s/ Hubert Work Secretary.