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Code · U.S. Code · Title 25 - INDIANS · CHAPTER 5— PROTECTION OF INDIANS · § 185

§ 185. Protection of Indians desiring civilized life

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Whenever any Indian, being a member of any band or tribe with whom the Government has or shall have entered into treaty stipulations, being desirous to adopt the habits of civilized life, has had a portion of the lands belonging to his tribe allotted to him in severalty, in pursuance of such treaty stipulations, the agent and superintendent of such tribe shall take such measures, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary to protect such Indian in the quiet enjoyment of the lands so allotted to him.
(R.S. § 2119.)
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  • act June 14, 1862, ch. 101, § 1
  • 12 Stat. 427
  • 64 Stat. 1262
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Protection of Indians desiring civilized life
Actact June 14, 1862, ch. 101, § 1
Stat.12 Stat. 427
Stat.64 Stat. 1262
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