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"not under the charge of the father at the date of these instructions", so that it will read; "And should be allowed to select land "for her children not under the charge of the father at the date of "these instructions,if competent to do so".

As thus amended the instructions have the approval of this Department.

The resident Agent should be informed of the appointment of Miss A.C.Fletcher as Special Agent under the provisions of the 3rd section of the General Allotment Act of February 8,1887, to cooperate with him in making allotments to the Indians on the reservation under his charge,and that full instructions have been given in the matter in a letter addressed to the Special Agent,for their guidance in executing the provisions of the law.

Very respectfully,
L.Q.C.Lamar,

3938,Ind.Div. '87.    Secretary.

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