Executive Order 2824: Land Near Elko, Nevada, for Shoshone and Paiute Indians

Executive Order 2824: Land Near Elko, Nevada, for Shoshone and Paiute Indians

March 23, 1918

White House

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands be, and they are hereby, reserved from entry, sale, or other disposal, and set aside for the use of certain Shoshone and Paiute Indians now residing near the town of Elko, Nevada, and such other Indians as the Secretary of the Interior may place thereon: Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing legal right of any person to any of the lands herein described: W. ½ NE. ¼ and N. ½ NW. ¼ section 10, township 34 north, range 55 east, M. D. M., Nevada, containing 160 acres.

Woodrow Wilson

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