Updating the Hoover Dam documents, 1978 / Milton N. Nathanson.

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APPENDIX XI XI-3 1101 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON APPENDIX A February 2, 1907. The Commissioner of The General Land Office. Sir: I transmit herewith, a copy of a communication from the Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, dated the 31st ultimo, transmitting descriptions of certain lands in California, which he recommends be withdrawn from all form of settlement and entry, pending action by Congress authorizing the addition of the lands described to the various Mission Indian Reservations. In view of the recommendation of the Indian Office, I have to direct that the lands referred to be withdrawn from all form of settlement or entry until further notice, also that the local land officers of the districts in which the said lands are located, be advised of such withdrawal. In this connection you are advised that the Department on the 31st ultimo forwarded to Congress, with favorable recommendation, the draft of a bill to authorize the addition of certain lands to the Mission Indian Reservations. Very respectfully, (Sgd.) E. A. HITCHCOCK. Secretary. 974 Ind. Div. 1907. 1 enclosure.