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Reservation Bill on Devils Lake lands opens vast cession
A 19th century treaty text outlines cession of Devils Lake Indian Reservation lands in North Dakota to the United States with provisions for allotments to 61 Indians, compensation for timber, and sale to settlers under homestead laws. It details payments, rates, and conditions for settlers, including rights of veterans and citizenship notes, and foresees opening proclamation by the President.
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Devils’ Lake Indian Reservation
North Dakota
United States
Devils Lake Indian Reservation
Fort Totten Military Reserve
Devila Lake
Devils Lake Reservation
Fort Patten
Reach Township
Indiana
Congress of the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Port Totten