August 28, 1873
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.
Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of a communication addressed to this department on the 26th instant, by the acting commissioner of Indian affairs, relative to the extension by executive order of the reservation in Washington territory known as the Puyallup reservation, described as follows, to wit: All that portion of section 34, township 21 north, range 3 east, in Washington territory, not already included within the limits of the reservation.
I agree with the acting commissioner in his views, and respectfully request that in accordance with his recommendation an executive order be issued setting apart the tract of land described for the purpose indicated.
I have the honor to be, etc.,
W. H. Smith, Acting Secretary
September 6, 1873
Executive Mansion
Agreeable to the recommendation of the acting secretary of the interior, it is hereby ordered that the Puyallup reservation in Washington territory be so extended as to include within its limits all that portion of section 34, township 21 north, range 3 east, not already included within the reservation.
U. S. Grant