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Authorized copy of B. V. Cummins’ manuscript on the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation in Oklahoma Territory

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Cummins, an Old Soldiers Declaratory Statement Filing Agent, offers a description of Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache lands to be opened for settlement (these lands in southwestern Oklahoma were opened by lottery June 9 to August 6, 1901). He discusses the soil, water, timber, climate, and territorial laws. He then offers to file a soldier's declaratory statement for a fee. Folder 1

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Title(s): 
Authorized copy of B. V. Cummins’ manuscript on the Kiowa-Comanche-Apache Reservation in Oklahoma Territory
Creator(s): 
B. V. Cummins (Author)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
1900
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Copy
Accession No: 
4027.5900
Previous Number(s): 
71835
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Kiowa Papers Manuscript Collection
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