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41st Congress · 1869–1871
S. 679
A Bill To organize the Territory of Oklahoma, consolidate the Indian tribes under a territorial government, and carry…
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Latest action: Mr. Rice asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, referred to the Committee on Territories, a… · April 27, 1870 Understand the measure
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Out of committee
Mr. Rice asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, referred to the Committee on Territories, and ordered to be printed. Reported by Mr. McDonald with amendments, viz: Strike out the parts in [brackets] and insert the parts printed in italics. Accompanied by report No. 131.
Recorded April 27, 1870, as the clerk wrote it
Official title
A Bill To organize the Territory of Oklahoma, consolidate the Indian tribes under a territorial government, and carry out the provisions of the treaties of eighteen hundred and sixty-six with certain Indian tribes.
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