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Department of the Interior, 
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, 
WASHINGTON, ^[[May 7th,]] 188^[[3.]] 
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Miss A. C. Fletcher
Special Agent &c.,
Omaha Reservation, Nebraska, Care Agent Wilkinson, Winnebago Agcy, Neb.

Mdlle:

It is not unlikely that influences will be brought to bear upon some of the Omahas to have them select their allotments west of the Railroad right of way, in order that tracts of extra value may be withheld from sale, and finally, get into the hands of speculators.

As heretofore instructed, you will ascertain whether any of the Indians desire to make selections.