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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 891. Abandoned railroad lands; reentry
When at the time of such withdrawal as aforesaid, valid
preemption or homestead claims existed upon any lands within the
limits of any such grants which afterward were abandoned, and,
under the decisions and rulings of the Land Department, were
reentered by preemption or homestead claimants who have complied
with the laws governing preemption or homestead entries, and shall
make the proper proofs required under such laws, such entries shall
be deemed valid, and patents shall issue therefor to the person
entitled thereto.
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