Lands files, miscellaneous. 1863-1938.

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Lands files, miscellaneous. 1863-1938.

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Records documenting the variety of issues dealt with by the general land office in regard to the transfer of title to public land in Minnesota from the federal government to private individuals, corporations, and the state of Minnesota.

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