Regulations Governing Unrestricted Alienation of Lands for Town Site Purposes in Indian Territory
The document outlines regulations established by the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes for the unrestricted alienation of lands designated for town-site purposes in the Indian Territory. It includes procedures for landowners from the Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Cherokee nations to petition for land alienation, detailing required information about the land and owners, and stipulating that approval from the Secretary of the Interior is necessary. The regulations also address the responsibilities of the Commission in reviewing petitions and ensuring financial accountability during land transactions.