Chapter 99. Directing the issuance of patent to John Russell
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CHAP. 99.— An Act Directing the issuance of patent to John Russell. May 25, 1914.[[S. 1243](/us/bill/63/s/1243).][[Private, No. 31](/us/pvtl/63/31).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, That a patent under theJohn Russell.Homestead patent issued to. homestead laws be issued to John Russell for the land occupied by him situated approximately in sections four and five of township thirteen north, range thirteen east of the Willamette meridian, in the Mount Rainier Forest Reserve, State of Washington, notwithstanding any withdrawal heretofore made affecting the same, upon his submitting satisfactory proof of the agricultural character of said lands and his compliance with the homestead laws applicable thereto:*Proviso*.Survey required. *Provided, however*, That patent shall not issue until said lands have been surveyed by metes and bounds under the direction of the surveyor general for the State of Washington.
Approved, May 25, 1914.