ALBERT R. MANN LIBRARY New York State Colleges OF Agriculture and Home Economics AT Cornell University Cornell University Library TN 872.A3B18 Petroleum withdrawals and restorations a 3 1924 003 624 222 Cornell University Library The original of tiiis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924003624222 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Feanklin K. Lane, Secretary United States Geological Survey George Otis Smith, Director Bulletin 623 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS AFFECTING THE PUBLIC DOMAIN BY MAX W. BALL COMPILATION BY LUCETTA W. STOCKBRIDGB WASHINGTON GOVEKNMBNT PRINTING OFFICE 1916 ADDITIONAL COPJES OF THIS PUBLICATION MAT BE PKOCURED TBOM THE STJPEEINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS GOVEENMENT PEMTING OFFICE ■WASHINGTON, u. C. AT $1.10 PEE COPY A CONTENTS. In this table, as in tlie body of the bulletin, orders of withdrawal, restoration, and modification are arranged under the dates of final approval, which as a rule do not correspond to the dates of recommenda- tion. For example. Petroleum Reserve No. 32, recommended by the Geological Survey on April 30, 1914, forwarded with favorable recommendation by the Secretary of the Interior on May 5, and approved by the President on May 6, is given under the date, " 1914, May 6." Other correspondence is of course given under dates of writing. For the sake of brevity certain official titles have been shortened as follows: "Secretary" is used to designate the Secretary of the Interior; "Department," the Interior Department; "Commissioner," the (Commissioner of the General Land Office; "Director," the Director of the Geological Survey; "R. & R.," register and receiver of a local land office. Page. Introduction 17 Acknowledgments 19 Purpose of the withdrawals 19 History of the withdrawals 22 Oil-land law 27 The placer law and the act of Fehruary 11, 1897. 27 The act of February 11, 1897 27 Provisions of the Revised Statutes 28 Discovery • ^ 33 Other prerequisites to location and patent 38 United States exclusive of Alaska 38 Alaska 39 Stages of development of title 40 Patent period 40 Location period 40 Occupancy period 41 The "five claims act" of February 12, 1903 47 The "assignment act" of March 2, 1911 48 Withdrawal acts 48 Separation acts 50 Act of August 24, 1912 (Utah act) 50 Act of February 27, 1913 (Idaho act) 51 Act of July 17, 1914 (general act) 51 The "relief act" of August 25, 1914 53 Relation of gas to the oil laws 58 Orders and correspondence 59 Period prior to June 30, 1907 59 1865, January 5: Letter from R. & R. at Humboldt, Cal., to Commis- sioner, reporting discovery of oil and asking for instructions. . 59 1865, March 17: Letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Humboldt, Cal., directing to withhold oil lands from disposal unless other- wise instructed 60 1900, February 21: Withdrawal of lands in Sunset district, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles 60 1900, February 21: Withdrawal of lands in Midway-Sunset district and Carrizo Plain, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 60 3 4 CONTENTS. Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period prior to June 30, 1907— Continued. ^^8»- 1900, February 21: Withdrawal of lands in Midway-Simaet and Kern River fields, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 61 1900, February 26: Withdrawal of T. 28 S., R. 18 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 61 1900, February 26: Withdrawal of lands in Devils Den-McKittrick fields, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 61 1900, February 28: Withdrawal of lands along west side San Joaquin Valley between Pacheco Pass and McKittrick, also north of Kern River, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 61 1900, February 28: Withdrawal of lands about Panoche Valley, near New Idria, and near Carrizo Plain, Cal., by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 62 1900, August 11: Withdrawal of T. 32 S., R. 20 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 62 1900, August 11: Withdrawal of lands along Santa Monica Mountains, in Cuyama Valley, and in the vicinity of San Jacinto Valley, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles. . 62 1900, August 28: Withdrawal of lands in Cuyama Valley, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco . . 62 1900, September 5: Withdrawal of lands along the west side Sacra- mento Valley, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. at Marysville 63 1900, November 10: Withdrawal of lands in Salt Creek field, Wyo., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Douglas 63 1900, December 19: Withdrawal of T. 17 S., R. 11 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Conmiissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 63 1901, March 7: Withdrawal of lands in Colorado Desert, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles 64 1901, April 6: Withdrawal of lands in T. 32 N., Rs. 2 and 3 W., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Redding 65 1901, September 27: Withdrawal of lands west of Casper and in Powder River district, Wyo., withdrawal of certain lands in Salt Creek field continued, and others restored; by letter from Assistant Commissioner to R. & R. at Douglas 68 1901, October 7: Withdrawal for one year of lands in Vale district, Oreg., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Burns 67 1901, November 4: Withdrawal of tract in Santa Monica Mountains, Cal. , by telegram from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles. 69 1901, November 8: Withdrawal for one year of lands in Vale district, Oreg., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Bums 69 1901, November 13: Withdrawal for one year of lands in Vale district, Oreg., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Burns 70 1902, April 4: Restoration of lands in Kern River field, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 71 CONTENTS. 5 Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period prior to June 30, 1907— Continued. I'age. 1902, June 3: Withdrawal of railroad grant lands in southwestern Wyoming, by letter from Acting Secretary to Commissioner. 72 1902, July 21: Withdrawal of lands in Vale district, Oreg., continued to October 7, 1903, by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Burns 73 1902, October 6: Restoration of lands in the vicinity of San Jacinto VaUey, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles 74 1902, October 21: Withdrawal of lands in Vale district, Oreg., con- tinued for one year, by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Burns 75 1902, October 27: Letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Bums, correcting letter of October 21, 1902 75 1902, November 15: Letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Burns, correcting letter of October 27, 1902 76 1902, November 15: Restoration of lands in Coalinga field, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles 76 1902, December 30: Withdrawal in southwestern Wyoming continued as to certain lands and revoked as to others, by letter from Secretary to Commissioner 77 1903, January 7: Restoration of lands between Coalinga and Pacheco Pass, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia. . 77 1903, January 8: Restoration of Ts. 14 and 15 S., R. 10 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 79 1903, February 4: Restoration of T. 17 S., R. 13 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 80 1903, March 16: Withdrawal of certain lands in southwestern Wyo- ming continued and other lands restored by letter from Secre-' tary to Commissioner 81 1903, March 21: Withdrawal of lands in southwestern Wyoming, by telegram from Acting Commissioner to R. & B. at Evanston. 82 1903, April 1: Withdrawal of part of Salt Creek field continued, and remainder, together with lands west of Casper and in Powder River district, restored, by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Douglas 83 1903, April 7: Restoration of T. 27 S., R. 18 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia. 84 1903, April 18: Restoration of T. 26 S., R. 18 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. atVisaUa 84 1903, April 30: Restoration of T. 25 S., R. 17 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 85 1903, May 8: Restoration of T. 26 S., R. 17 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia. 86 1903, May 8: Restoration of Ts. 25, 26, and 27 S., R. 19 E. Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner toR. &R. at Visalia 86 1903, August 18: Restoration of lands along Santa Monica Mountains, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles. . 87 b COKTENTS. Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period prior to June 30, 1907— Continued. P^ee- 1903, October 13: Letter from Assistant Commissioner to R. & B. at Burns, stating that withdrawal of lands in Vale district, Oreg., will not be continued beyond October 7, 1903 88 1903, November 17: Letter from Acting Commissioner to B. & B. at Bums, giving lands omitted from letter of October 13, 1903. . 89 1903, November 28: Withdrawal of lands in southwestern Wyoming continued by letter from Secretary to Commissioner 89 1903, November 30: Eestoration of lands in Coalinga field, Cal., by let- ter from Acting Commissioner to E. & E. at Visalia 89 1903, December 14: Eestoration of T. 22 S., E. 18 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 90 1904, January 7 : Eestoration of T. 22 S. , Es. 15 and 16 E ., Mount Diablo meridian, CaL, by letter from Assistant Commissioner to E. &E. at Visalia 90 1904, January 7 : Eestoration of T. 28 S., Ea. 19 and 20 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter, from Assistant Commissioner to E. &E. at Visalia 91 1904, January 7: Eestoration of T. 28 S., E. 18 E., Mount Diablo merid- ian, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to B. & B. at San Francisco l 91 1904, January 13: Eestoration of T. 23 S., Bs. 16 and 17 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to B. & B. at Visalia 92 1904, January 14: Eestoration of lands west of Willow, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to B. & B. at Marysville 92 1904, January 23: Eestoration of lands in southwestern Wyoming, by letter from Secretary to Commissioner 93 1904, February 10: Eestoration of lands along west side of Sacramento Valley, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to E. & E. at Marysville 94 1904, February 11: Eestoration of lands in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to E. & B. at Visalia 95 1904, February 17: Eestoration of lands in T. 25 S., B. 18 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner to E. & E. at Visalia 96 1904, February 20: Eestoration of tract in T. 30 S., E. 23 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to B. & B. at Visalia 96 1904, April 5: Eestoration of lamds in Ts. 11 and 12 N., B. 23 W., San Bernardino meridian, Cal., by letter from Acting Commis- sioner to B. & B. at Los Angeles 97 1904, April 5: Eestoration of lands in McKittrick-Sunset fields and Cuyama Valley, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to E. & B. at San Francisco 97 1904, April 5: Eestoration of lands in Kern Eiver and McKittrick- Sunset fields, Cal., by letter from Acting Commissioner to E. & B. at Visalia 98 1906, April 18 : Eestoration of T. 17 S., E. 11 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to E. & E. at San Francisco. 98 CONTENTS. 7 Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period prior to June 30, 1907— Continued. Page. 1907, May 3 : Restoration of lands along west side of Sacramento Valley, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Sacramento. 99 1907, May 25: Restoration of lands in Coalinga, McKittrick-Sunset, and Kern River fields, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 99 1907, May 25: Restoration of lands in T. 11 N., R. 24 W., San Bernar- dino meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at San Francisco 100 1907, May 25: Restoration of lands in T. 11 N., R. 23 W., San Bernar- dino meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at LosAngeles 100 1907, May 28: Restoration of lands in T. 30 S., R. 22 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 101 1907, June 3: Restoration of lands in Coalinga and Devils Den fields, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia 101 Period from June 30, 1907, to September 16, 1909 102 1907, June 30: Letter from Ralph Arnold to Director, suggesting that Secretary come to Coalinga to see the situation in the oil fields . 102 1907, August 13: Extract from letter from Ralph Arnold to Director, stating he has seen Secretary and thinks question will be ^ settled 102 1907, August 15: Withdrawal of lands in Coalinga field, Cal., by letter from Acting Secretary to Commissioner 102 1908, February 24: Letter from Director to Secretary, recommending that filing of claims to oil lands in California be suspended in order to preserve a fuel supply for the Navy 104 1908, June 17: Letter fr6m Director to Commissioner, classifying lands in Coalinga field, Cal., and recommending continued with- drawal of part and restoration of remainder 105 1908, July 8: Letter from Ralph Arnold to Director, recommending withdrawal in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal 107 1908, July 10: Withdrawal of certain lands continued and remainder of Coalinga field, Cal., restored by approval by Acting Secre- tary of letter from Acting Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia and Oakland 107 1908, August 25: Letter from Acting Director to Secretary, recommend- ing withdrawal in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal 108 1908, September 8: Letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia and Oakland, excepting T. 25 S., R. 20 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., from restoration of July 10, 1908 109 1908, September 14: Withdrawal of lands in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal., recommended by Land Office September 8 109 1908, September 17: Letter from Director to Commissioner, recom- mending withdrawal of strip of lands in Coalinga-Devils Den districts (Kreyenhagen Hills), Cal 110 1908, September 24: Letter from Ralph Arnold to Director, recom- mending withdrawal of lands between Coalinga and Martinez, Cal Ill 1908, October 2: Withdrawal of lands in Coalinga-Devils Den districts (Kreyenhagen Hills), Cal., recommended by Land Office September 28 112 8 CONTENTS. Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period from June 30, 1907, to Septepiber 16, 1909— Continued. Page. 1908, October 24: Letter from Director to Secretai-y, urging action to prevent waste of natural gas in northwestern Louisiana (Caddo region) 113 1908, November 6: Letter from Bii-ector to Secretary recommending withdrawal of lands in northwestern Louisiana (Caddo region) . 114 1908, November 7: Withdrawal of CoaUnga-Martinez area, Cal., recom- mended by Geological Survey November 6 116 1908, November 11: Letter from A. C. Veatch, D. T. Day, and Ralph Arnold to Director, iu:ging action on the Director's recom- mendation of February 24, 1908 '. - 117 1908, December 15: Withdrawal of lands in northwestern Louisiana, including Caddo field, by approval by Secretary of letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Natchitoches 117 1908, December 16: Letter from Ralph Arnold to Director, recom- mending that withdrawals be changed to read "from all entry". 118 1909, June 4: Extracts from letter from Director to Secretary, recom- mending that withdrawal of lands classified as oil lands in letter to Commissioner be modified to permit oil locations only . 118 1909, June 4: Classification of withdrawn lands in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal., by letter from Director to Commissioner through Secretary 119 1909, June 4: Classification of unwithdrawn lands in McKittrick- Sunset fields, Cal., by letter from Director to Commissioner. . 130 1909, June 7: Extract from letter from Secretary to Director, regarding classified lands in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal 130 1909, June 7: Restoration of lands in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal., classified as nonoil, and withdrawal continued of lands classi- fied as oil; by letter from Secretary to Commissioner 130 1909, June 19: Withdrawal of lands in Vale district, Oreg., by letter from Secretary to Commissioner 131 1909, June 22: Withdrawal of small area in McKittrick-Sunset fields, Cal., classified as oil land June 4. Letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Visalia, approved by Acting Secretary 132 1909, July 26: Withdrawal of lands in Salt Creek field, Wyo., con- tinued by Acting Secretary, as recommended by Land Office July 23 132 Period from September 17, 1909, to June 30, 1910 133 1909, September 17: Letter from Director to Secretary, recommending that filing of claims to oil lands in California be suspended in order to assure an oil supply for the Navy 133 1909, September 17: Letter from Secretary to President, recommend- ing withdrawal of oil lands from all disposal, including mineral entry, in order to provide an oil supply for the Navy 134 1909, September 26: Telegram from Secretary to Acting Secretary, directing that withdrawals be modified to prohibit mineral as well as agriculttiral disposition 135 1909, September 26: Telegram from Director to Veatch, directing that Department be advised of lands to be withdrawn from mineral entry I35 1909, September 27: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5 (from all disposition), recommended by Geological Survey Septem- ber 27. Includes all withdrawals in CaUfomia and Wyoming then outstanding J35 COKTENTS. 9 Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period from September 17, 1909, to June 30, 1910 — Qontinued. Pag«. 1909, September 27: Telegram from Acting Secretary to Secretary, stating tliat witlidrawal from all entry has been made in Cali- fornia and Wyoming, as directed 149 1909, October 4: Temporary petroleum withdrawal (lands in San Juan, Kanab, and Virgin River valleys, Escalante Desert, and west of Henry Mountains, Utah), recommended by Land Office October 4 150 1909, October 12: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6 (Uinta and Lincoln counties, Wyo., including Spring Valley and Labarge fields), recommended by Geological Survey Octo- ber 11 150 1909, October 12: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 7 (Lander field, Wyo.), recommended by Geological Survey October 11. 156 1909, October 30: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 8 (Coalinga and Sunset fields, Cal., and southwestern Wyoming), restora- tion (Sunset field, Cal., and southwestern Wyoming), and correction (southwestern Wyoming); recommended by Geo- logical Survey October 29 158 1909, November 16: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 9 (T. 18 S., R. 16 E., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal.), recommended by Geological Survey November 12 160 1909, December 20: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 10 (Rangely Basin, Colo.), recommended by Geological Survey December 16 160 1909, December 30: Restoration (Carrizo Plain and Cuyama Valley, Cal.), recommended by Geological Survey December 23 162 1910, January 18: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 11 (south end San Joaquin Valley, Cal.), recommended by Geological Sur- vey January 17 164 1910, February 2: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 12 (east side of Salinas Valley and The Vallecitos, Cal.), recommended by Geological Survey January 24 166 1910, February 12: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 13 (Byron field, Wyo.), recommended by Geological Survey February 11 169 1910, March 26: Restorationof landsinT. 32 N., Rs. 2 and 3 W., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Assistant Commissioner toR. & R. at Redding 171 1910, April 8: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 14 (Basin and northern Bighorn Basin fields, Wyo.), recommended by Geo- logical Survey April 5 171 1910, April 14: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 15 (Virgin River field, Utah and Arizona), and restoration of lands in Virgin River and Kanab valleys and Escalante Desert, Utah, recommended by Geological Survey April 11 174 1910, April 30: Restoration (Virgin River field, Utah and Arizona), recommended by Geological Survey April 28 176 1910, May 4: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 16 (Dayton field, N. Mex.), recommended by Geological Survey May 3 177 1910, May 6: Restoration (T. 41 S., R. 18 W., Salt Lake meridian, Utah), recommended by Geological Survey May 4 178 10 CONTENTS. Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period from September,]?, 1909, to June 30, 1910— Continued. Page. 1910, May 12: Correction of restoration of April 14, 1910 (Utah); recom- mended by Geological Survey May 11 178 1910, June 4: Restoration (northwestern Louisiana), reconmiended by Geological Survey June 3 178 1910, June 18: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 17 of certain lands and restoration of other lands in Salt Creek field, Wyo., recommended by Geological Survey June 16 179 Period beginning July 1, 1910 182 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 1 (Arizona), recommended by Geological Survey July 1. Confirms outstanding withdrawals- 182 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 2 (California), recommended by Geological Survey July 1 . Confif ms outstanding withdrawals . 183 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 3 (Colorado), recommended by Geological Siu^ey July 1. Confirms outstanding withdrawals. 198 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 4 (Louisiana), recommended by Geological Survey July 1. Confirms outstanding withdrawals. 200 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 5 (New Mexico), recommended by Geological Survey July 1 . Confirms outstanding withdrawals . 201 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 6 (Oregon), recommended by Geo- logical Survey July 1. Confirms outstajiding withdrawals 203 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 7 (Utah), recommended by Geo- logical Survey July 1. Confirms outstanding withdrawals — 204 1910, July 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), recommended by Geological Survey July 1. Confirms outstanding withdrawals. 206 1910, July 9: Restoration No. 1 (Lander field, Wyo.), recommended by Geological Survey July 7 218 1910, August 8: Petroleum Reserve No. 9, Wyoming No. 2 (Lander field); also" correction in Petroleum Reserve No. 8; recom- mended by Geological Survey August 2 221 1910, August 22: Formal restoration by Department of tract in Park- field district, Cal., recommended by Geological Survey August 19 222 1910, August 24: Petroleum Reserve No. 10, California No. 2 (Peach- tree and Parkfield districts), and Petroleum Reserve No. 11, California No. 3 (south end San Joaquin Valley), also cor- rections in Petroleum Reserve No. 2; recommended by Geo- logical Survey August 19 222 1910, August 25: Confirmation of withdrawal of October 4, 1909 (Utah); recommended by Geological Survey August 22 224 1910, September 7; Correction of order of August 25; recommended by Geological Survey September 1 225 1910, October 7: Petroleum Reserve No. 13, California No. 4 (Lost Hills district) , recommended by Geological Survey October 5 . 226 1910, October 27: Petroleum Reserve No. 14, California No. 5 (Devils Den-McKittrick fields), recommended by Geological Survey October 26 229 1910, October 27: Restoration No. 2 (northwest of Coalinga to Los Banos Creek, including The Vallecitos district, Cal.), recom- mended by Geological Survey October 26 232 1910, Novembers: Petroleum Reserve No. 12, Alaska No. 1, recom- mended by Geological Survey November 1 234 CONTENTS. 11 Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period beginning July 1, 1910— Continued. Page. 1910, November 9: Correction of Restoration No. 1 of July 9, 1910; recommended by Geological Survey November 4 235 1910, November 25: Petroleum Reserve No. 15, California No. 6 (Red Rock Canyon), recommended by Geological Survey Novem- ber 10 236 1910, December 30: Petroleum Reserve No. 16, California No. 7 (Coalinga district), recommended by Geological Survey De- cember 28 237 1911, January 3: Oil Restoration No. 3, California No. 2 (Coalinga- Devils Den fields), recommended by Geological Survey De- cember 29, 1910 238 1911, January 3: Oil Restoration No. 4, California No. 3, clearing the records of a number of patented land grants; recommended by Geological Survey December 30, 1910 240 1911, January 26: Petroleum Reserve No. 17, Wyoming No. 3 (lands in T. 52 N., R. 93 W.), recommended by Geological Survey January 21 242 1911, January 26: Petroleum Reserve No. 18, California No. 8 (Kern River field), recommended by Geological S\irvey January 23. . 243 1911, January 30: Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyoming No. 4 (Goose Egg Mountain-Oil Mountain-Pine Mountain domes, west of Casper), recommended by Geological Survey January 27 248 1911, February 18: Oil Restoration No. 5, California No. 4 (Red Rock Canyon), recommended by Geological Survey February 17. . 254 1911, February 18: Oil Restoration No. 6, California No. 5 (west side San Joaquin Valley between Coalinga and Martinez), recom- mended by Geological Survey February 17 255 1911, February 18: Correction of Restoration No. 2 (California) of October 27, 1910; recommended by Geological Survey Feb- ruary 17 265 1911, February 24: Petroleum Reserve No. 20, California No. 9 (lands in T. 15 S., R. 13 E., and T. 17 S., R. 14 E.), recommended by Geological Survey February 23 266 1911, February 24: Petroleum Reserve No. 21, California No. 10 (west side Salinas Valley), recommended by Geological Survey February 23 267 1911, March 14: Oil Restoration No. 7, Wyoming No. 2 (lands in T. 52 N., R. 93 W.), recommended by Geological Survey March 10 268 1911, June 14: Petroleum Reserve No. 22, Wyoming No. 5 (Rock River district), submitted by Geological Survey June 13 269 1911, July 21: Petroleum Restoration No. 7, New Mexico No. 1 (Day- ton field), recommended by Geological Survey July 13 270 1911, August 22: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming). 271 1911, September 14: Petroleum Reserve No. 23, California No. 11 (north of McKittrick), recommended by Geological Survey September 9 272 1911, December 1: Petroleum Restoration No. 9, Wyoming No. 3 (Rock River district), recommended by Geological Survey November 6 273 1911, December 16: Petroleum Reserve No. 24, California No. 12 (Sunset district), recommended by Geological Survey Decem- ber 9 274 12 CoNteUtS. Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period beginning July 1, 1910 — Continued, 1911, December 18: Petroleum Restoration No. 10, Wyoming No. 4 (tracts in T. 32 N., R. 81 W.), recommended by Geological Survey December 15 276 1912, February 15: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyo- ming) 276 1912, Mai-cli4: Petroleum Reserve No. 25, Utab No. 2 (San Rafael Swell), recommended by Geological Survey February 27 277 1912, April 16: Petroleum Restoration No. 11, California No. 6 (tract in T. 21 S., R. 17 E., Mount Diablo meridian), recommended by Geological Survey Marcb 30 279 1912, April 16: Petroleum Reserve No. 26, CaUfomia No. 13 (lands in T. 30 S., R. 22 E., Mount Diablo meridian), recommended by Geological Survey March 30 280 1912, August 2: Petroleum Reserve No. 27, Wyoming No. 6 (Pilot Butte and Muddy Creek districts. Wind River Basin), recom- mended by Geological Survey July 29 281 1912, September 2: Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 1 (Elk Hills, Cal.), recommended by Geological Survey August 8 283 1912, September 23: Petroleum Restoration No. 12, California No. 7 (between Coalinga district and Panoche Hills, in Kern River field, and in south, end San Joaquin Valley), recommended by Geological Survey September 9 284 1912, October 11 : Letter from President to Secretary, calling attention to modification of withdrawals by passage of act of August 24, 1912 288 1912, October 12: Restoration of lands in Colorado Desert, Cal., by letter from Acting Assistant Commissioner to R. & R. at Los Angeles 288 1912, November 28: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 7 (Utah).. 290 1912, December 13: Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 2 (Buena Vista Hills, Cal.), recommended by Geological Survey December 6. 290 1913, May 6: Petroleum Reserve No. 28, Wyoming No. 7 (Moorcroft district), recommended by Geological Survey April 19 291 1913, May 19: Petroleum Restoration No. 13, Oregon No. 1 (Vale district), recommended by Geological Survey April 22 292 1913, June 7: Letter from Senators Warren and Clark and Repre- sentative Mondell to Secretary, requesting restoration for relief of gas famine in Greybull and Basin, Wyo 294 1913, June 9: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming).. 295 1913, Jime 11: Modification of Petrolemn Reserve No. 2, California No. 1, to conform to official survey; recommended by Geo- logical Survey June 7 295 1913, June 23: Petroleum Restoration No. 14, California No. 8 (Tecla region, Kern River field, and south end San Joaquin Valley), recommended by Geological Siunrey May 10 296 1913, June 23: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyoming No. 4 298 1913, July 1: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 18, California No. 8; recommended by Geological Survey March 22 298 1913, July 1: Petroleum Restoration No. 15, Wyomiag No. 5 (tracts in T. 22 N., R. 115 W.), recommended by Geological Survey May 13 299 CONTENTS. 13 Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period beginning July 1, 1910— Continued. Pag#. 1913, July?: Letter from Secretary to Senator Warren, outlining plan for relief of gas famine 300 1913, July 22: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyoming No. 4; recommended by Geological Survey July 17 300 1913, August 2: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), to relieve fuel famine in Greybull and Basin; recommended by Geological Survey July 31 301 1913, August 11: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyo- ming No. 4 302 1913, September 17: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 13, Cali- fornia No. 4 302 1913, November 13: Petroleum Restoration No. 16, Wyoming No. 6 (tract in T. 22 N., R. 115 W.), recommended by Geological Survey November 5 303 1913, November 14: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), to relieve fuel famine in Greybull and Basin; recommended by Geological Survey October 29 304 1913, November 17: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming) 304 1913, November 19: Petroleum Reserve No. 29, California No. 14 (south end San Joaqmn Valley and north of McKittrick), recommended by Geological Survey May 10, 1913 305 1913, November 28: Petroleum Reserve No. 30, California No. 15 (Puente Hills district), recommended by Geological Survey November 26 306 1914, February 20: Petroleum Restoration No. 17, Wyoming No. 7 (Moorcroft district), recommended by Geological Survey Februarys 307 1914, March 9: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming). . 308 1914, April 16: Petroleum Restoration No. 18, Wyoming No. 8 (lands in T. 52 N., R. 93 W.), recommended by Geological Survey March 31 309 1914, April 21: Petroleum Withdrawal No. 31, California No. 16 (north of McKittrick), recommended by Geological Survey April 15 . . 309 1914, April 22: Petroleum Restoration No. 19, California No. 9 (Peach- tree district and west of Coalinga), recommended by Geologi- cal Survey April 15 311 1914, May 6: Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8 (southwestern Bighorn Basin fields, including Grass Creek and Little Buffalo Basin), recommended by Geological Survey April 30 313 1914, June 17: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 23, California No. 11 318 1914, June 17: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyoming No. 4 318 1914, July 21: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 2 (California). . 318 1914, September 5: Petroleum Reserve No. 33, Wyoming No. 9 (southern Bighorn Basin), recommended by Geological Survey August 31 318 1914, October 5: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 18, California No. 8 -■- 320 1914, October 26: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 7 (Utah) 320 14 CONTENTS. Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period beginning July 1, 1910— Continued. ^*^'- 1914, November 28: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), to conform to official survey; recommended by Geological Survey November 11 320 1914, December 11: Petroleum Reserve No. 34, Wyoming No.^ 10 (southern Bigbom Basin), recommended by Geological Survey November 30 321 ' 1915, February 25: Petroleum Restoration No. 20, California No. 10 (lands in T. 10N.,Rs. 23 and 24 W., San Bernardino meridian), recommended by Geological Survey February 15 323 1915, March 18: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming) and Petroleum Reserve No. 17, Wyomi n g No. 3 324 1915, April 13: Petroleum Reserve No. 35, Wyoming No. 11 (southern Bighorn Basui), recommended by Geological Survey March 31. 324 1915, April 27: Petroleum Reserve No.. 36, Wyoming No. 12 (Emigrant Gap, Hemingway, Pine Mountain, and Camp Creek districts, west of Casper), recommended by Geological Survey April 15. 326 1915, April 27: Petroleum Restoration No. 21, Wyoming No. 9 (lands in T. 44 N., R. 92 W.), recommended by Geological Survey April 15... 328 1915, April 27: Petroleum Restoration No. 22, Wyoming No. 10 (Goose Egg Mountain-Oil Mountain-Pine Mountain districts, west of Casper), recommended by Geological Survey April 15 328 1915, April 30: Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 3, Wyoming No. 1 (Teapot dome. Salt Creek field), recommended by Geological Survey April 21 332 1915, April 30: Petroleum Restoration No. 23, California No. 11 (lands in T. 11 N., R. 19 W., San Bernardino meridian), submitted by Geological Survey April 21 334 1915, April 30: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming) and Petroleum Reserve No. 17, Wyoming No. 3 334 1915, May 12: RestorationofT. 20 N., R.5W., Mount Diablo meridian, Cal., by letter from Commissioner to R. & R. at Sacramento. . 335 1915, May 14: Petroleum Restoration No. 24, Wyoming No. 11 (tract in T. 32 N., R. 81 W.), recommended by Geological Survey May 7 335 1915, May 25: Petroleum Restoration No. 25, Wyoming No. 12 (south- em Bighorn Basin), recommended by Geological Survey May 15 336 1915, May 27: Petroleum Reserve No. 37, Wyoming No. 13 (southern and southwestern Bighorn Basin), recommended by Geologi- cal Survey May 24 338 1915, May 27: Modification of Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8 (southwestern Bighorn Basin), to conform to official survey; recommended by Geological Survey May 24 346 1915, June 15: Correction of Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8, of May 6, 1914; recommended by Geological Survey June 10 347 1915, June 22: Modification of Petrolevun Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8 347 1915, July 19: Petroleum Restoration No. 26, Wyoming No. 13, recom- mended by Geological Survey June 30 348 CONTENTS. 15 Orders and correspondence — Continued. Period beginning July 1, 1910 — Continued. Page- 1915, July 19: Correction of Petroleum Restoration No. 25, Wyoming No. 12, of May 25, 1915; recommended by Geological Survey June 30 349 1915, August 25: Petroleum Reserve No. 38, Wyoming No. 14, recom- mended by Geological Survey August 14 349 1915, August 25: Correction of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), of July2, 1910; recommended by Geological Survey August 14. 351 1915, October 25: Petroleum Reserve No. 39, Wyoming No. 15, recom- mended by Geological Survey October 15 351 1915, December 6: Petroleum Reserve No. 40, Montana No. 1 (Elk Basin, Rock Creek, and Hailstone districts), recommended by Geological Survey November 23 354 1915, December 6: Petroleum Reserve No. 41, Wyoming No. 16 (Elk Basin, Frannie, and Sage Creek districts), recommended by Geological Survey November 23 355 1916, January 11: Petroleum Reserve No. 42, Montana No. 2 (south- central Montana), recommended by Geological Survey De- cember 22 357 1916, January 11: Petroleum Reserve No. 43, Montana No. 3 (Glen- dive anticline), recommended by Geological Survey Decem- ber 28 362 1916, January 11: Petroleum Reserve No. 44, North Dakota No. 1 (Glendive anticline), recommended by Geological Smrvey De- cember 28 368 Township index 371 Alaska 371 Arizona 371 California 372 Colorado 398 Louisiana 399 Montana 401 New Mexico 403 North Dakota 404 Oregon 404 Utab 406 Wyoming , , , 410 ILLUSTRATIONS. Plate I. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in Arizona In pocket. II. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in CalLfomia, with title status of the withdrawn area In pocket. III. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in Colorado. . .In pocket. IV. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in Louisiana. .In pocket. V. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in Utah In pocket. VI. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in Wyoming. .In pocket. VII. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in the Salt Creek field, Wyo In pocket. VIII. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in Montana In pocket. IX. Map showing outstanding petroleum withdrawals in North Dakota In pocket. Note. — Plates I-V are dated November 1, 1915, but no changes affecting these States were made between that date and January 15, 1916, the date of the other plates. Thus all the maps show outstanding withdrawals on January 15, 1916. 16 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS AFFECTING THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. By Max W. Ball. INTRODUCTION. The oil industry in the public-land States is of so great magnitude and is so intimately affected, especially mider recent court decisions, by withdrawals of Government land, that a demand has arisen for trustworthy copies of the orders creating or diminishing the with- drawals. Partly to meet this express demand and partly in the belief that matters which concern the pubUc's interests can not be too readily available to the pubUc, this bulletin has been prepared. It contains true and accurate copies of orders of withdrawal, restora- tion, modification, and classification, and of the more important corre- spondence leading to changes of policy regarding these; an index to the orders, township by township; a short statement of the purpose of the withdrawal policy; and a brief review of the history of oil with- drawals. In addition, it includes a chapter on oil-land law, giving the statutes and decisions, judicial and departmental, which may be of most interest to the oil operator on the pubhc domain. The pocket at the back of the bulletin contains maps showing the areas withdrawn in each State — ^Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming — where oil withdrawals are now outstanding (Jan. 15, 1916).' No maps are given of Oregon and New Mexico, in which all lands formerly withdrawn have been restored, nor of Alaska, where the withdrawal includes all oil-bearing lands without regard to location. The scale of the State maps, except that of California, is 24 miles to the inch. A map of the Salt Creek field, Wyoming, on a larger scale (3 miles to the inch) is given, on which Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 3 is distinguished from the remainder of the withdrawn area. The map of Cahfomia is also on this larger scale, and, in addition to distinguishing Naval Petroleum Reserves Nos. 1 and 2, it shows the patented lands and lands for which %pphcations were pending within the withdrawn areas on 'All the maps are correct to Jan. 15, 1916, although some of them (Arizona, California, Colorado, Louisiana, and Utah) are dated Nov. 1, 1915. In these States no change was made between the two dates, and their maps were in press before it was decided to bring the bulletin down to the later date. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 2 17 18 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTORATIONS. April 15, 1915. These facts as to land titles have been compiled and platted from Land Office records by Mr. J. H. G. Wolf, of the Bureau of Mines. They have not been verified by the Geological Siirvey or by the General Land Office, and although the Survey welcomes the opportunity to add to the usefulness of this publication by including them, it assumes no responsibUity for their correctness. It was originally intended to distinguish the departmental withdrawal of September 27, 1909, from the subsequent withdrawals, but as the United States Supreme Court has recently removed aU doubt as to the validity of this order there is no necessity for the distinction, and the map is more easily read without it. It is hoped that this bulletin may furnish an answer to any of the usual questions regarding Government action on the public oil lands. If the exact terms of some particular order are desired the order may be easily found from the ample briefing in the table of contents. If the withdrawal history of a township is sought it will be found in the township index. If the present status of a particular tract is wanted the maps in the pocket will show it accurately unless the tract is too small to read from the scale used, in which case its status can be ascertained by use of the township index and the orders to which the index refers. As to completeness of material, every order of petroleum with- drawal or restoration approved by the Department from August 15, 1907, to January 15, 1916, has been included. Prior to August, 1907, such orders were prepared in the General Land Office, as a few have been since that time, and of these the Land Office has kept no complete list. A partial list was prepared by the Commissioner under date of February 28, 1902 (see S. Doc. 232, 57th Cong., 1st sess.), and with this as a foundation a careful search was made of certain Land Office records for the years 1900 to 1904, inclusive, and of such other records as these seemed to suggest. It is believed that the result is complete as to withdrawal and restoration orders pre- pared by the Land Office, but it is possible that orders other than those discovered may have been issued. However, the record of Land Office withdrawals and restorations balances — that is, with the exception of a small area in California about which there is some imcertainty, every tract for which a Land Office withdrawal order has been found is covered by a Land Office restoration order. AU orders of modffication to conform to official surveys or to permit the issuance of patent or the making of mineral locations are given, but some orders of modification to permit the approval of i-ights of way have not been included. Classifications of unwithdrawn lands have not been included, but the two formal classffications of with- drawn lands are given. PURPOSE OF THE WITHDRAWALS. 19 In a publication of this type, involving many pages of intricate land description, absolute accuracy is both important and difficult to attain. No effort has been spared to make this bulletin accurate in every detail. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Such s, bulletin as this woidd be impossible without cooperation on every hand, and cooperation in fullest measure has been rer ceived. In particular Miss Stockbridge has devoted herself whole- heartedly to the success of the publication, not only in the work of compilation, but in assistance and suggestions throughout the bul- letin. Credit is due also to Miss Janie M. George, who assisted for a time in the work of compilation. Much of the material bearing dates prior to August, 1907, was obtained only through the courtesy and cooperation of Mr. W. J. Howard, chief of the mineral division, Mr. H. L. Kays, chief of the division of mails and files, Mr. L. E. Eddy, and the late W. P. WilUams, all of the General Land Office. By the courtesy of Hon. Clay Tallman, Commissioner, and Mr. Frank Bond, chief clerk, pho- tographic copies of many original orders were supplied. Several months before the Survey undertook this task, Mr. J. H. G. Wolf, of the Bureau of Mines, conceived the idea of a bulletin similar to this but confined to the California fields, and he spent some time in preparing material for it. The greater part of this material, through the courtesy of Mr. WoK and Mr. W. A. Williams, chief petroleum technologist of the Bureau of Mines, was turned over to the Survey, and much of it has been used, especially on the Cali- fornia map. Many others, both in the Geological Survey and in other offices, have given suggestions and assistance. The township index, for example, was first suggested by Mr. C. E. Lesher. On every hand there has been a ready spirit of helpfulness, for which this oppoi'- tunity is taken to express sincere appreciation. PURPOSE OF THE WITHDRAWALS. The American people are vitally interested in the oil and gas resources of the United States. It is not only because the industry is. an enormous one, involving hundreds of miUions of dollars of capital, or because oil and gas taken, together rank third in value among the country's mineral products, but principally because petroleum and its products now play so large and apparently indis- pensable a part in our civilization. It is difficult to imagine modern life without gasoline, kerosene, vaseline, mineral lubricating oils, and a host of other petroleum derivatives. Yet the American public should squarely face the fact that the oil fields of the United States 20 PETROLEUM WITHDKAWALS AND BESTOEATIONS. are by no means inexhaustible. It is not the purpose here to predict the Hfe of the supply or to discuss estimates of that life, which, among men who have studied the situation, vary from fifteen to a hundred years. It is sufficient to point out that no field produces tmiformly large quantities of oil for a long period, that enormous amoimts of oil are being taken from the known fields of to-day, and that year by year the chance of discovering large new fields becomes less. Whether failure of the fields comes in fifteen years or fifty or a hundred and fifty, it is bound to come, and when it comes its results may be serious. To be sure, the failure wiU be gradual, giving time for adjustment; increased production from Latin America is likely to offset a diminishing domestic supply; in time oil distilled from the shales of the Rocky Mountain region may supply the market. But while these factors may minimize or defer the final event, the fact remains that the nation will be far poorer when its oil and gas fields are exhausted. It is not a question of preserving a supply for coming generations at the expense of this. Posterity will have to do without what the present generation needs and can wisely use. But to-day should be careful indeed lest it waste what to-morrow wiU need or unwisely use what to-morrow could put to better service. How is it with the oil situation in the pubhc-land States ? Under a law which forces the operator to drill for oil lest he lose his land and to produce it lest his neighbor drain it from him, produc- tion has exceeded market demands during most of the last 10 years. The results ? First, large quantities of oil go into storage, where its more volatile, most valuable constituents are lost. It has been estimated that in California, for example, the value of the oil lost by evaporation is perhaps 25 per cent of the value of the total production at the well.^ For, let it be emphasized, this loss represents the most valuable part of the oil. Second, the price is reduced to a point where oil is used as fuel without separating out the constituents that are of greater intrinsic value for other uses. The heavier parts of many oils are best adapted for use as steam fuel, but to burn the fighter parts under boUers is to put a limited resource to a use far lower than its maximum capabihty. And, again let it be empha- sized, this loss represents the most valuable part of the oil. Thus one of the great assets of the American people is in part being dissi- pated — produced in advance of demand and used unwisely. As already suggested, these losses are due to overproduction, and overproduction is due in large measure to a law that not only en- courages but forces it. A reading of the chapter on oil-land law (see p. 27) will show how uncertain is a man's tenure until he has ' McLaughliB, E. P., Petroleum industry of CaUJornia: Calilomia State Min. Bur. Bull. 69, p. 77, 1914, PURPOSE OF THE WITHDRAWALS. 21 made an actual discovery of oil. Therefore, regardless of market or transportation conditions, regardless of the selling price of oil, he drills his discovery well. Then, because the law cuts the fields into tracts so small that one tract may be almost wholly drained by wells on those surrounding, he drills more weUs, regardless of whether he can dispose of his oil advantageously or at aU, in order to prevent his neighbors from taking it from him. It may be that his profits would be greatly increased by leaving the oil in the ground for a few months or years; it may be that he is farsighted enough to regret the waste resulting from premature production; but the law which demands discovery and restricts his acreage prohibits his free choice and forces him to produce. Not unlikely he or one of his neighbors, in the haste with which they aU must driU, lets water into the oil sand, perhaps to the ruin of the area and the loss of thousands of barrels of oil. He would have preferred to go more slowly, to study the relative location of water and oil horizons, to have the field so developed that a maximum amount of oil might be obtained, but the oil-land law does not tend to encourage prudent or careful devel- opment. He must drill, driU quickly, drOl continuously. Under such conditions and with such a law, a single expedient is iaSvitable: operations must be suspended as far as possible until a more adequate law can be provided. It wiU not do merely to urge the passage of a new law while allowing the old one to operate. By the time Congress could act the damage would have been done be- yond repair. The pubhc domain can never be repossessed and reconsoUdated after it is once disposed of in small tracts. Every day under the placer law means the location of more small claims. The only solution is to suspend the operation of the placer law on all lands beheved to be valuable for oil and gas. Such are the considerations which require and jus'tify oil with- drawals to-day. Such were some of the considerations in 1909. Then the thought of a fuel supply for the Navy was dominant — a need which is now beheved to be at least partly covered by two naval reserves in Cahfornia and one in Wyoming. But, as a reading of the letters of November 11, 1908 (see p. 117), and September 17, 1909 (see pp. 133, 134), wiU show, along with the question of naval supply was the question of ultimate pubhc interest — the necessity for immediate action. In such an emergency strong, even severe, measures are justified. The withdrawal order of September 27, 1909, was drafted and signed. (See p. 135.) That this was a severe measure no one will attempt to deny. Without forewarning and without precedent, it knocked the breath, for the moment, from the Cahfornia oil industry. Some of the orders promulgated since have been almost as severe, although not so wide- spread, in their effects. These things the officers responsible for 22 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. them realize. The geologists who recommend or prepaxe with- drawal orders are not ignorant or careless of the hardships which they may cause. Many of them Western men, personally familiar with the field under consideration, knowing its people, knowing the sacrifices they may have madd', the risks they may have incurred, the hopes they may entertain of striking oil, these geologists regret keenly that the development of the West may by their action be in some measure retarded. Yet without hesitation or exception they recommend that the interests of the public be made paramount. The temporary character of the .withdrawals can not be too strongly emphasized. There is no thought of tying up permanently the oil deposits on the pubhc domain. As soon as there are satis- factory laws for the development of these deposits the withdrawals should be revoked, but in the meantime it seems certain that with- drawals will continue to be made, not as permanent institutions but as temporary expedients, to meet an abnormal condition, during a period when the needs of the situation have far outrun the adequacy of the law. HISTORY OF THE WITHDRAWALS. The first official report of the occurrence of oil on the public domain seems to be that of January 5, 1865 — a letter to the Commissioner of the General Land Office from the register and receiver at Humboldt, Cal. (See p. 59.) In reply (see p. 60) the Commissioner directed that tracts valuable for petroleum deposits be withheld from disposition unless further specific instructions to the contrary were issued. How long this suspension continued is not apparent from the data at hand, but there seems to have been nothing further of the sort imtil 1900. The events of that and the two succeeding years afforded a striking illustration of the inadequate protection given by the placer law to the oil prospector during the period prior to discovery. The oil placer act had been in operation about three years, the oil industry of the West was just enteriag upon the remarkable activity which it still maintains, and demands came from practically every new field for the withdrawal of lands from agricultural filin g so that dr illing might be carried on unhampered. More than 20 withdrawal orders were issued by the Land Office, covering a large area in California, Oregon, and Wyoming. After this withdrawal fever came a reaction. The withdrawn area was large and included much agricultural land, and intending entry- men and selectors cried out for restoration. A sentiment against the withdrawals seems to have developed in the Department, and the agents sent to investigate the fields appear to have reported as nonoil land nearly every tract upon which there were no derricks. There were 3 restorations in 1902, 13 in 1903, and 12 in 1904. Then there HISTORY OP THE WITHDEAWALS. 23 was a quiescent period, followed by one restoration in 1906 and six in 1907. One of the early withdrawal orders was not canceled until 1910 and another, inyolving several townships, was left outstanding until 1912. Both were in territory which has not proved to be oil bearing. Meanwhile, Survey geologists working in the California fields be- came impressed with the need of the oil operators for protection against agricultural filings during the drilling period. Thus it hap- pened that in 1907, within less than three months of the restoration by the Land Office of large areas because "it would appear that no good reason exists for the further suspension," some of the sanfe lands, as well as other areas, were withdrawn by the Department on the recommendation of geologists famihar with the situation. Addi- tional withdrawals in Cahfomia were recommended by the Survey and approved by the Department in 1908 and early in 1909; a peti- tion from an oil company resulted in a withdrawal in Oregon; and an 'area in northwestern Louisiana was withdrawn on recommendation of the Survey to prevent the waste of natural gas. These withdraw- als, except that in Louisiana, were made for the same purpose as the earUer Land Office orders and were essentially similar in their scope, but they had a somewhat more fortunate fate. They were more closely confined to prospective oil territory; they probably included less agricultural land; the number of oil operators benefited had greatly increased; large coal and phosphate withdrawals had accus- tomed the public to the withdrawal idea; and, perhaps most im- portant, field examinations with a view to classification were carried on as rapidly as the funds available would permit. The lands shown by geological surveys to be nonoil were promptly restored; those offer- ing possibilities of oil were retained in withdrawal. This was the situation in the summer of 1909. The withdrawals up to this time, outside of Louisiana, had been aimed mainly at the "scrippers" and "oil homesteaders" who had flocked into some of the fields and filed on lands of little agricultural value in the hope either of obtaining title to valuable oil land or of forcing the oil operators to buy them out. Thus the withdrawals prohibited agricultural entry or selection, but most of them permitted mineral locations,' so" that immediate extraction of the oil was pro- moted rather than retarded. This at first glance appeared excellent for the producer, but when production began to outrun demand the situation became serious. The Survey's oil geologists, coming in con- 1 The withdrawals in Louisiana and Oregon were from all forms of loqation or appropriation. The with- drawal of Nov. 7, 1908, between Coalinga and Martinez, Gal. (p. 116), is recommended "from all entry" in the opening sentence and in the closing sentence refers to "a similar temporary withdrawal from agricul- tural entry." Whether or not this would be interpreted to prohibit mineral entry, it did not prohibit min- eral location. The remaining withdrawals were in California and Wyoming and were from agricultural entry or selection only. 24 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. tact with most phases of the industry, reached the conclxision that further and more radical action was necessary to meet the exigencies of the problem, and ui^ed that the oil fields on the pubUc domain be withdrawn from all forms of disposition, including mineral location and entry. The reasons which led to this conclusion are essentially those upon which rest the withdrawals of to-day, and as these have been sum- marized in a preceding chapter they will not be discussed here. It is only necessary to say that in a letter dated February 24, 1908 (see p. 104), the Director of the Survey ui^ed upon the Secretary that the filing" of oil claims in California be suspended, in order to insure an adequate supply of fuel oil for the Navy. No action having been taken in the meanwhile, the Director renewed his recommendation on September 17, 1909 (see p. 133), at which time he pointed out the inappropriateness of the placer law and. the advisability of retaining pubHc oil lands in Government ownership xmtil more adequate legis- lation should be enacted. This recommendation led to a letter of the same date (see p. 134) and similar tenor from the Secretary to the President, and to the conversion on September 27, 1909 (see p. 135), of the outstanding withdrawals in California and Wyomii^ into withdrawals from all forms of disposition. Then followed another period of activity, some 13 withdrawals being made by the Depart- ment between October 1, 1909, and June 30, 1910. But these withdrawals were a severe blow to a large mmaber of operators; to some they were almost ruinous. An order so sweeping in its effects upon so large an industry and coming without warning, as did that of September 27, 1909, was little short of a cataclysm. The question was at once raised. Is the order valid? Many, among them lawyers of prominence, argued that it was not, and no incon- siderable number of operators acted on this assumption. Thereupon the President asked Congress to set all doubts at rest by definitely giving the Executive the authority to make such withdrawals, and Congress responded with the act of Jime 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847). (See p. 48.) But, although the previous orders were at once con- firmed under this new act, it was contended that the confirmation could not affect those who had initiated placer locations between the original and the confirmatory orders. They continued in the beUet that the Departmental orders were ineffective, and thus forced the Government to its second step; it brought test suits against certain of these operators. Five years and more after the promulgation of the order of 1909, diu-ing which time thousands of barrels of oil had been extracted and two Federal district courts had held the order invaHd, the Supreme Court of the United States rendered its decision in the Midwest case," holding the order vahd and effective. The 1 United States v. Midwest Oil Co., 236 U. S., 459, handed down Feb. 23, 1915. HISTOEY OF THE WITHDEAWALS. 25 decision was based, not on the President's power as Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy to preserve a naval fuel supply, nor on any power expressly delegated by Congress, but, in the language of the court, "* * * long continued practice, the acquiescence of Congress, as well as the decisions of the courts, all show that the President had the power to make the order." As already stated, the withdrawals outstanding when the with- drawal act of June 25, 1910, was approved were at once ratified, con- firmed, and continued in fuU force and effect by Executive orders.^ Since that time about thirty-five new withdrawals have been made, covering all pubhc lands in which there .is thought to be a reasonable prospect of finding valuable deposits of oil or gas. At the same time all lands which field examination has shown to be probably nonoil have been restored. By this process of withdrawing the more promis- ing lands and restoring the less the withdrawals have, it is believed, come to approximate more and more closely the areas from which oil will be produced, with an increase in acreage of less than 19 per cent since July 2, 1910. The confirmatory orders of that date covered approximately 4,697,600 acres; new withdrawals have included about 3,483,300 acres; and nearly 2,593,900 acres have been restored, leav- ing approximately 5,587,000 acres outstanding January 15, 1916, distributed as foUows: Area included in petroleum withdrawals Jan. IS, 1916. Acres. Alaska Unknown. Arizona 230, 400 California 1, 507, 547 Colorado 87, 474 Louisiana 414, 720 Montana 641, 622 North Dakota 84, 894 Utah 1, 952, 326 Wyoming 668, 094 5, 587, 077 It must not be assumed, however, that these figures represent pub- lic land actually affected by the withdrawals. Most of the orders are drawn in "blanket" form; that is, they cover the areas believed to be oil bearing without regard to ownership, and in their terms include many tracts which are in private ownership or to which valid rights have attached. Except for the comparatively small number of cases in which there may have been fraud, these lands are of course not subject to the withdrawal orders. Unfortunately, figures showing the acreages upon which the withdrawals are in reality effective are difficult to obtain. Those given below, taken from a table compiled by Mr. J. H. G. WoK, of the Bureau of Mines, show that of the with- " Petroleum Reserves Nos. 1 to 8, July 2, 1910, pp. 182 to 206. 26 PETBOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. drawn area in California only about 30 per cent is unpatented and less than 24 per cent is vacant on the books of the local land offices. Data are not available to show what part of this 24 per cent is cov- ered by vahd mineral locations not yet of record m the local land offices, but it is evident that the amount which is actually vacant and imappropriated is small. Status of withdrawn oil lands in California, April, 1915. Patented: Acres. Under railroad grants 308, 075 Under other nonmineral laws 708, 441 Under mineral laws 38, 668 Total patented 1, 055, 184 Unpatented: Covered by railroad selection 160 Covered by other nonmineral entry or selection 60, 911 Covered by mineral application for patent 40, 790 Vacant or covered by mineral location 350, 833 Total unpatented 452, 694 Total withdrawn 1,507,878 The following table, which is based on figures compiled by the General Land Office, shows the approximate status of the lands withdrawn by the three orders most recently issued. The difference which this table shows between Montana and North Dakota is due to the fact that the withdrawals in Montana are chiefly within the Northern Pacific land grant, whereas the withdrawal in North Dakota is chiefly outside that grant. In addition to the lands Hsted as vacant, oil and gas rights wiU probably be reserved to the Govern- ment on many of the lands indicated as entered. Approximate status of lands in Montana and North Dakota withdrawn by the three most recent orders. Petroleum reserve. Patented. Final certifi- cate issued. Entered. Vacant. Total Acres. Per cent. Acres. Per cent. Acres. Per cent. ^^^- cSt. acres. No 42 Montana No- 2 145,000 126,000 13,000 48,000 41,000 50,000 19,500 1 65,750 1 218,500 No 43 Montana No. 3 279,750 271,000 15,000 55 17 61,000 28,000 12 33 91,000 10,000 18 12 75,250 32,000 IS 38 498,250 No. 44, North Dakota No. 1 85,000 286,000 49 89, 000 15 101,000 17 107,250 19 583,250 tt Previous withdrawal, Montana No. 1, not included. « No statistics are at hand for the withdrawn areas in other States. In Louisiana the amount of Government land withdrawn must be very small indeed; in Utah and Arizona it must be a large percentage OIL-LAND LAW. 27 of the withdrawn area. Including lands which are vacant and unoc- cupied, entered lands in which'oU and gas deposits will be reserved to the Government, and lands covered by invahd locations or appli- cations, but not including lands shown as vacant on Land Office records which are in fact covered by vaUd locations, it seems hkely that, if the present laws are enforced without change, the oil deposits in about one-half of the present withdrawn area will prove to be in public ownership. From this outline of the history of the withdrawals it is evident that they fall into four periods: (1) The period of Land Office with- drawals from agricultural entry, prior to 1907; (2) the period of Departmental withdrawals from agricultural entry, extending to September, 1909; (3) the period of Departmental withdrawals from all disposition, from September, 1909, to June, 1910; and (4) the period of Presidential withdrawals from aU entry under the act of June 25, 1910, beginning July 1, 1910. The chapter giving the orders and correspondence has been subdivided under these four periods, although it should be noted that some of the withdrawals in the first period were made by the Department, and that Land Office restorations will be found in the third and fourth periods. OIL- LAND LAW. It is not practicable within the limits of this bulletin to present an exhaustive study of the law relating to oil and gas, nor to consider every contingency which may arise in the acquisition of deposits of these minerals from the Government. In this chapter, therefore, although all the Federal statutes relating directly to public oil and gas lands are given, the citation and discussion of decisions are con- fined to those points which bear most immediately upon questions of general interest to oU operators, present and prospective, on Gov- ernment land. THE PLACER LAW AND THE ACT OF FEBBTJARY 11, 1897." THE ACT OF FEBRUAKT 11, 1897. Petrolemn deposits on the unwithdrawn public domain are acquired under the placer law. The act of February 11, 1897 (29 Stat., 526), which ended all doubts upon this point, is as foUows: AN ACT To authorize the entry and patenting of lands containing petroleum and other mineral oils under the placer mining laws of the United States. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That any person authorized to enter lands under the mining laws of the United States may enter and obtain patent to lands containing petroleum or other mineral oils, and chiefly valuable therefor, under the provisions of the laws 1 Some of the matter under this head is taken, partly verbatim, from a previous paper (-Ball, M. W., The placer law as applied to petroleum; Am. Inst. Mtn. Eng. Trans., vol. 48, pp. 451-470). 28 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND RESTOKATIONS. relating to placer mineral claims: Provided, That lands containing such petroleum or other mineral oils which have heretofore been filed upon, claimed, or iniproved as mineral, but not yet patented, may be held and patented under the provisions of this act the same as if such filing, claim, or improvement were subsequent to the date of the passage hereof. It is important to note that lands, to fall within the purview of this act, must be chiefly valuable for petroleum or other mineral oils. In the mining laws as they apply to the great majority of mineral deposits it is not stated whether lands, in order to be considered mineral, must be more valuable for mineral development than for any other purpose, or whether the presence of mineral in paying quantities impresses a mineral character upon the land despite other and perhaps more valuable uses. But in the case of petroleum lands there is no doubt; to be subject to entry under the placer law oil lands must be chiefly valuable for their oil content. PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED STATUTES. The sections of the Kevised Statutes which directly provide for placer claims are the following: Conformity ol Sec. 2329. Claims usually called "placers," including all forms of surveys, limit of. deposit, excepting veins of quartz, or other rock in place, shall be sub- 9 July 1870 0. J^*^* *o entry and patent, under like circumstances and conditions, and 235,s. I2,v. I6,p. upon similar proceedings, as are provided for vein or lode claims; but where the lands have been previously surveyed by the United States, the entry in its exterior limits shall conform to the legal subdivisions of the public lands. Subdivisions Sbc. 2330. Legal subdivisions of forty acres may be subdivided into maxtoamof^Ia^ ten-acre tracts; and two or more persons, or associations of persons, cer locations. having contiguous claims of any size, although such claims may be 9 July, 1870, 0. less than ten acres each, may make joint entry thereof; but no location 217! ^ ' ' of a placer claim, made after the ninth day of July, eighteen hundred and seventy, shall exceed one hundred and sixty acres for any one person or association of persons, which location shall conform to the United States surveys; and nothing in this section contained shall defeat or impair any bona fide preemption or homestead claim upon agricultural lands, or authorize the sale of the improvements of any bona fide settler to any purchaser. Conformity of Seo. 2331. Where placer claims are upon surveyed lands, and con- surveys" ^limiti^ form to legal subdivisions, no further survey or plat shall be required, tion of claims. and all placer-mining claims located after the tenth day of May, 10 May, 1872, c. eighteen hundred and seventy-two, shall conform as near as practicable 94.' ■ ' ■ ' ■ with the United States system of public-land surveys, and the rec- tangular subdivisions of such surveys, and no such location shall include more than twenty acres for each individual claimant; but where placer claims can not be conformed to legal subdivisions, survey and plat shall be made as on uusurveyed lands; and where by the segregation of mineral lands in any legal subdivision a quantity of agricultural land less than forty acres remains, such fractional portion of agricultural land may be entered by any party qualified by law, for homestead or preemption purposes. OIL-LAND LAW. 29 Sec. 2332. Where such person or association, they and their grantors, ^tat evidence have held and worked their claims for a period equal to the time tp'"?stlbl?sh°a prescribed by the statute of limitations for mining claims of the State "gM to a patent. or Territory where the same may be situated, evidence of such posses- „ 9 ^"ly> 1870, c sion and working of the claims for such period shall be sufficient to 217! ' ' ^' ' ^' estabUsh a right to a patent thereto under this chapter, in the absence of any adverse claim; but nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to impair any lien which may have attached in any way whatever to any mining claim or property thereto attached prior to the issuance of a patent. Sec. 2333. Where the same person, association, or corporation is in Proceedings for possession of a placer claim, and also a vein or lode included within cuSnJetc. the boundaries thereof, application shall be made for a patent for the 10 May 1872 c placer claim, with the statement that it includes such vein or lode, 152, s. 11,' v. 17,' p. and in such case a patent shall issue for the placer claim, subject to the provisions of this chapter, including such vein or lode, upon the pay- ment of five dollars per acre for such vein or lode claim and twenty- five feet of surface on each side thereof. The remainder of the placer claim or any placer claim not embracing any vein or lode claim shall be paid for at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents per acre, together with all costs of proceedings; and where a vein or lode, such as is described in section twenty-three hundred and twenty, is known to exist within the boundaries of a placer claim, an application for a patent for such placer claim which does not include an application for the vein or lode claim shall be construed as a conclusive declaration that the claimant of the placer claim has no right of possession of the vein or lode claim; but where the existence of a vein or lode in a placer claim is not known, a patent for the placer claim shall convey all valuable mineral and other deposits within the boundaries thereof. It is obvious that to interpret these sections a knowledge of the lode law is necessary, and the pertinent sections of the Revised Statutes bearing upon lode claims, together with certain sections of general application, are here given: Sec. 2318. In all cases lands valuable for minerals shall be reserved Mineral lands 1 • 1 T 1 T 1 reserved. from sale, except as otherwise expressly directed by law. ^ i- ■> ■' 4 juiy_ ig66, c. 166, s. 6, V. 14, p. 86. Sec. 2319. All valuable mineral deposits in lands belonging to the Mineral lands T» . , „ , , , , -1 n 1 T 1 1 ops° to purohase United States, both surveyed and unsurveyed, are hereby declared by citizens. to be free and open to exploration and purchase, and the lands in 10 May, 1872, c. which they are found to occupation and purchase, by citizens of the 1^2, s. 1, v. 17, p. United States and those who have declared their intention to become such, under regulations prescribed by law, and according to the local customs or rules of miners in the several mining districts, so far as the same are applicable and not inconsistent with the laws of the United States. Sec. 2320. Mining claims upon veins or lodes of quartz or other . Length of min- , . , , .",,.,., , J i- ii. >"g claims upon rock in place bearing gold, silver, cinnabar, lead, tin, copper, or other veins or lodes. valuable deposits, heretofore located, shall be governed as to length 10 May, 1872, c. along the vein or lode by the customs, regulations, and laws in force 1^2, s. 2, v. 17, p. at the date of their location. A mining claim located after the tenth day of May, eighteen, hundred and seventy-two, whether located by one or more persons, may equal, but shall not exceed, one thousand 94, 30 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. five hundred feet in length along the vein or lode; but no location of a mining claim shall be made until the discovery of the vein or lode within the Hmita of the claim located. * * * sliS^°°''''°'*'^°''' ^^°- 2321. Proof of citizenship, under this chapter, may consist, in ,„„ — — - — the case of an individual, of his own affidavit thereof; in the case of an lO May, 1872, c. 152, s. 7, V. 17, p. association of persons unincorporated, of the affidavit of their authorized agent, made on his own knowledge or upon information and belief; and in the case of a corporation organized under the laws of the United States, or of any State or Territory thereof, by the filing of a certified copy of their charter or certificate of incorporation. ***** Regulations ggc. 2324. The miners of each mining district may make regulations . '- not in conflict with the laws of the United States, or with the laws of 152, s. sf V. 17,'p! '^^ State or Territory in which the district is situated, governing the ^^- location, maimer of recording, amount of work necessary to hold pos- session of a mining claim, subject to the following requirements: The location must be distinctly marked on the ground so that its boundaries can be readily traced. All records of mining claims hereafter made shall contain the name or names of the locators, the date of the location, and such a description of the claim or claims located by reference to some natural object or permanent monument as will identify the claim. On each claim located after the tenth day of May, eighteen hundred and seventy-two, and until a patent has been issued therefor, not less than one hundred dollars' worth of labor shall be performed or improve- ments made during each year. On all claims located prior to the tenth day of May, eighteen himdred and seventy-two, ten dollars' worth of labor shall be performed or improvements made by the tenth day of June, eighteen hundred and seventy-four, and each year thereafter, for each one hundred feet in length along the vein until a patent has been issued therefor; but where such claims are held in common, such expenditure may be made upon any one claim; and upon a failure to comply with these conditioiiB the claim or mine upon which such failure occurred shall be open to relocation in the same manner as if no location of the same had ever been made, provided that the original locators, their heirs, assigns, or legal representatives, have not resumed work upon the claim after failure and before such location. Upon the failure of any one of several co-owners to contribute his proportion of the expenditures required hereby, the co-owners who have performed the labor or made the improvements may, at the expiration of the year, give such delinquent co-owner personal notice in writing or notice by publication in the newspaper published nearest the claim for at least once a week for ninety days, and if at the expiration of ninety days after such notice in writing or by publication such delinquent should fail or refuse to contribute his proportion of the expenditure required by this section his interest in the claim shall become the property of his co-owners who have made the required expenditures. mfn^ellf *fand" ^'^'^^ ^^^^- ^ P^*®"^* ^°'^ ^^^y l^^d claimed and located for valuable how obtained. ' deposits may be obtained in the following manner: Any person, asso- 10 May, 1872, c. ciation, or corporation authorized to locate a claim under this chapter, 152, s. 6, V. 17, p. having claimed and located a piece of land for such purposes, who has, or have, complied with the terms of this chapter, may file in the proper land office an application for a patent, under oath, showing such compliance, together with a plat and field- notes of the claim or OIL-LAND LAW. 31 claims in common, made by or under the direction of the United States surveyor-general, showing accurately the boundaries of the claim or claims, which shall be distinctly marked by monuments on the ground, and shall post a copy of such plat, together with a notice of such application for a patent, in a conspicuous place on the land embraced in such plat previous to the filing of the application for a patent, and shall file an affidavit of at least two persons that such notice has been duly posted, and shall file a copy of the notice in such land office, and shall thereupon be entitled to a patent for the land, in the manner following: The register of the land office, upon the filing of such application, plat, field notes, notices, and affidavits, shall publish a notice that such application has been made, for the period of sixty days, in a newspaper to be by Mm designated as published nearest to such claim; and he shall also post such notice in his office for the same period. The claimant at the time of filing this applica- tion, or at any time thereafter, within the sixty days of publication, shall file with the register a certificate of the United States surveyor- general that five hundred dollars' worth of labor has been expended or improvements made upon the claim by himself or grantors; that the plat is correct, with such further description by such reference to natural objects or permanent monuments as shall identify the claim, and furnish an accurate description to be incorporated in the patent. At the expiration of the sixty days of publication the claimant shall file his affidavit, showing that the plat and notice have been posted in a conspicuous place on the claim during such period of publication. If no. ad verse claim shall have been filed with the register and the receiver of the proper land office at the expiration of the sixty days of publica- tion, it shall be assumed that the applicant is entitled to a patent, upon the payment to the proper officer of five dollars per acre, and that no adverse claim exists; and thereafter no o'ljection from third parties to the issuance of a patent shall be heard, except it be shown that the applicant has failed to comply with the terms of this chapter. Sec. 2326. Where an adverse claim is filed during the period of pub- -Adverse claim, ... proceedings on. ucation, it shall be upon oath of the person or persons making the same, and shall show the nature, boundaries, and extent of sacL adverse 152, s. 7; v. I7,'p! claim, and all proceedings, except the publication of notice and mak- ^'• ing and filing of the affidavit thereof, shall be stayed until the contro- versy shall have been settled or decided by a court of competent juris- diction, or the adverse claim waived. It shall be the duty of the ad- verse claimant, within thirty days after filing his claim, to commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, to determine the ques- tion of the right of possession, and prosecute the same with reasonable diligence to final judgment; and a failure so to do shall be a waiver of his adverse claim. After such judgment shall have been rendered, the party entitled to the possession of the claim, or any portion thereof, may, without giving further notice, file a certified copy of the judgment- roll with the register of the land office, together with the certificate of the surveyor-general that the requisite amount of labor has been ex- pended or improvements made thereon, and the description required in other cases, and shall pay to the receiver five dollars per acre for his claim, together with the proper fees, whereupon the whole proceedings and the judgment-roll shall be certified by the register to the Commis- sioner of the General Land Office, and a patent shall issue thereon for the claim, or such portion thereof as the applicant shall appear, from 32 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. the decision of the court, to rightly possess. If it appears from the de- cision of the court that several parties are entitled to separate and dif- ferent portions of the claim, each party may pay for his portion of the claim with the proper fees, and file, the certificate and description by the surveyor-general, whereupon the register shall certify the proceed- ii^s and judgment-roll to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, as in the preceding case, and patents shall issue to the several parties according to their respective rights. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the alienation of a title conveyed by a patent for a mining claim to any person whatever. Description ol gEc. 2327. The description of vein or lode claims upon surveyed lode claims. lands shall designate the location of the claims with reference to the 10 May, 1872, c. lines of the public survey, but need not conform therewith; but where 952, s. 8, V. 17, p. patents have been or shall be issued for claims upon unsurveyed lands. Amended Apr. the surveyors-general, in extending the public survey, shall adjust the 6«). ^ ' same to the boundaries of said patented claim s so as in no case to interfere with or change the true location of such claims as they are form to official officially established upon the ground. Where patents have issued monuments. {qj. niineral lands, those lands only shall be segregated and shall be deemed to be patented which are bounded by the lines actually marked, defined, and established upon the ground by the monuments of the official survey upon which the patent grant is based, and sur- veyors-general in executing subsequent patent surveys, whether upon surveyed or unsurveyed lands, shall be governed accordingly. The eov6?n°desM-ip- ^'^ monuments shall at all times constitute the highest authority as tions. to what land is patented, and in case of any conflict between the said monuments of such patented claims and the descriptions of said claims in the patents issued therefor the monuments on the ground shall govern, and erroneous or inconsistent descriptions or calls in the patent descriptions shall give way thereto. ***** Surveyor-gen- Sbc. 2334. The surveyor-general of the United States may appoint eral to appomt . ,,_,.. °. . . , , , J i-r surveyorsofmin-in each land district containing mineral lands as many competent ingclauns.e c. gupyeyors as shall apply for appointment to sui-vey mining claims. 10 May, 18^2, c. 'pjjg expenses of the survey of vein or lode claims, and the survey and 95. ' ' ' subdivision of placer claims into smaller quantities than one hundred and sixty acres, together with the cost of publication of notices, shall be paid by the applicants, and they shall be at liberty to obtain the same at the most reasonable rates, and they shall also be at liberty to employ any United States deputy surveyor to make the survey. The Commissioner of the General Land Office shall also have power to establish the maximum charges for surveys and publication of notices under this chapter; and, in case of excessive charges for pubhcation, he may designate any newspaper published in a land district where mines are situated for the publication of mining notices in such dis- trict, and fix the rates to be charged by such paper; and, to the end that the Commissioner may be fully informed on the subject, each applicant shall file with the register a sworn statement of all charges and fees paid by such applicant for publication and surveys, together with all fees and money paid the register and the receiver of the land office, which statement shall be transmitted, with the other papers in the case, to the Commissioner of the General Land Office. OIL-LAND LAW. 33 Sec. 2335. All affidavits required to be made under this chapter Verification of may be verified before any officer authorized to administer oaths f:^^!!!^!i^!!_ within the land district where the claims may be situated, and all uj^s'^S'' ''71 ■ ''■ testimony and proofs may be taken before any such officer, and, when 95. ' ^' ' ''' '^' duly certified by the officer taking the same, shall have the same force and effect as if taken before the register and receiver of the landjjffice. In cases of contest as to the mineral or agricultural character of land, the testimony and proofs may be taken as herein provided on personal notice of at least ten days to the opposing party; or if such party can not be found, then by publication of at least once a week for thirty days in a newspaper, to be designated by the register of the land office as published nearest to the location of such land; and the register shall require proof that such notice has been given. ***** Sec. 2346. No act passed at the first session of the Thirty-eighth 'J'''™' °' l™ See p. 69. OBDEKS AND COKEESPONDENCE. 61 WITHDRAWAL OP FEBRUARY 31, 1900 (VISALIA). Telegram. Febeuaby 21, 1900. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Suspend from disposition until further orders. Township thirty-one South, Range twenty-two East, and Townships thirty-one and thirty-two South, Ranges twenty- three, twenty-four and twenty-five East, and Townships twenty-eight and twenty- nine South, Ranges twenty-seven, twenty-eight and twenty-nine East. BiNGBH Hermann Commissioner. WITHDRAWAL OF FEBRUARY 86, 1900 (SAN FRANCISCO). Telegram. February 26, 1900. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. Suspend from disposition until further orders, all lands township twenty-eight South range eighteen East. BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. WITHDRAWAL OF FEBRUARY 86, 1900 (VISALIA). Telegram. February 26, 1900. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Suspend from disposition until further orders, all lands townships twenty-five, twenty-six South ranges seventeen , eighteen East township twenty-seven South ranges eighteen, nineteen East, township twenty-eight South range nineteen east, town- ships twenty-nine, thirty South ranges twenty-one, twenty-two East. BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. WITHDRAWAL OF FEBRUARY 38, 1900 (VISALIA). Telegram. February 28, 1900. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Suspend from disposition until further orders townships thirteen ranges ten and eleven, fourteen ranges eleven and twelve, fifteen ranges eleven and twelve, sixteen ranges twelve, thirteen and fourteen, seventeen ranges thirteen and fourteen, eighteen ranges thirteen, fourteen and fifteen, nineteen ranges fourteen, fifteen and sixteen, twenty ranges fourteen and fifteen, twenty-one ranges fifteen and sixteen, twenty-two ranges fifteen, sixteen, seventeen and eighteen, twenty-three ranges sixteen, seven- teen and eighteen, twenty-four ranges seventeen, eighteen and nineteen, twenty-five and twenty-six range nineteen, twenty-eight and twenty-nine range twenty, thirty range twenty-three, twenty-five and twenty-six ranges twenty-six, twenty-seven and twenty-eight, twenty-seven ranges twenty-seven, twenty-eight and twenty-nine South and East. BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. 62 PETEOLETJM WITHDKAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. WITHDRAWAL OF FEBKUART 28, 1900 (SAN FRANCISCO). Telegram. Febbtiahy 28, 1900. ReGISTEB and E.ECEIVEH, San Francisco, California. SvLspend from disposition until further orders townships fourteen range ten, fifteen ranges ten and eleven, seventeen range twelve, twenty-eight range eighteen South and East. BiNGER Hermann, Commissioner. withdrawal of august 11, 1900 (san francisco). August 11, 1900. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. Sirs: Suspend from disposition, under agricultural laws, township thirty-two south of range twenty east, Mount Diablo Meridian. BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. withdrawal of august 11, 1900 (los angeles). August 11, 1900. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: Suspend from disposition under agricultural laws, townships one south of ranges sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen and twenty west, also townships eleven and twelve north of range twenty-eight west, also townships two and three south of ranges one, two and three west, thirteen townships in all, San Bernardino Meridian. BiNGEB Hermann Commissioner. withdrawal of august 28, 1900. August 28, 1900. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California, Sirs: Suspend Tps. 11 and 12 N., Rs. 28 W., S. B. M. from disposition under the agri- cultural laws. Said townships were omitted from letter to you of August 11th last,' and erroneously included in a letter to local officers at Los Angeles, California, of same date.' Very respectfully, W. A. Richards Acting Commissioner. • See above. OKDEES AND OOKBESPONDENCE. 63 withdbawaii of septembeb 6, 1900. September, 5, 1900. Register and Receiver, Marysville, California, Sirs: Suspend from disposition under agricultural laws lands in the following tovmships until their alleged oil character has been investigated. Townships 12, 13, 14 north, Range 2 west 12, 13 14 ( 3 ' 12 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 4 ' 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 19, 20, 21, 22, 5 ' 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 6 ' 20, 21, 22 Very respectfully, W. A. Richards 7 ' Acting Commissioner withdrawal of november 10, 1900. November 10, 1900. Register and Receiver, Douglas, Wyoming. Sirs: I am in receipt of a letter, dated October 27, 1900, from P. M. Shannon, enclosing a petition for the suspension from disposal under the agricultiiral laws, of lands in Ts. 38 to 43 N., Ra. 77 to 80 W., Wyoming. The petitioners allege a personal knowledge of the lands and believe them to be more valuable for their oil deposits than for any other purpose. The suspension of the lands from entry is desired that their character may be inves- tigated and the mineral lands preserved to the miner and prospector. Sufficient reasons therefor being shown, all the public lands in the above townships are hereby temporarily suspended from disposal under the agricultural laws. A special agent will be detailed, by this office, to make an examination of said lands. Make the proper notations on your records. This suspension will not interfere with any entries allowed for said lands or with contests involving the same, but you will issue no final certificates upon entries allowed until further instructions. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. [Same letter to Register and Receiver, Buffalo, ' November 21, 1900.] withdrawal. of december 19, 1900. December 19, 1900. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. Sirs: I am in receipt of a letter from Hon. J. C. Needham urging the suspension of lands in Tp. 17 S. R. 11 E., M. D. M. from disposition pending investigation of their char- acter alleged to be valuable for oil deposits. Protests heretofore filed in this office 64 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. support the above request and as lands in adjoiniflg townships have been suspended and as sufficient reasons are shown for the desired action, you are hereby directed to suspend from agricultural entry said lands until further advised. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. WITHDRAWAL OF MARCH 7, 1901. Maech 7, 1901. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: January 24, 1901, Messrs. Hendrick and Wright, San Diego, California, petitioned this office for the suspension from entry of certain described lands because — a large number of individuals, residents of the State of California have discovered XXX superficial mineral deposits not in place consisting of large quantities of gypsum, which lands also contain strong surface indications of petroleum x x x and in pursuance of the custom of miners in the mining districts of the State of Califor- nia posted notices, of their several mining locations upon said lands at point of dis- covery. The following are the lands described in said petition: West one half (J) of Section twenty-four (24), Sections twenty-three (23), twenty-two (22), twenty-seven (27), twenty-six (26), and twenty-five (25) of township fifteen (15) South, range eight (8) east San Bernardino Base and Meridian. South one half d) of Section thirty-five (35), Southeast quarter (J) of section thirty- four (34), and southeast quarter (J) of section thirty-three (33) of Township fourteen (14) South, Range nine (9) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Northeast quarter (J) of section four (4), North one-half (i) Section three (3), South one half (i) section two (2), all of section one (1), Township fifteen (15) South, Range nine (9) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Southwest quarter (J) Section twenty-two (22), South one half (J) section twenty-one (21), Southeast quarter (J) Section twenty (20), West one half of section twenty-seven (27), all of section twenty-eight (28), East one half (^) Section twenty-nine (29), Southwest quarter of section twenty-nine (29), South one half (^ of section thirty (30), all sections tiiirty-one (31), thirty-two (32), thirty-three (33), West one half of section thirty-four (34), Southeast quarter (\) of section thirty-four (34), Southwest quarter of section thirty-five (35), Township fourteen (14) South, Range ten (10) east San Bernardino Base and Meridian. South one half (i) of section two (2), South one half of section three (3), Northwest quarter of section three (3) all of sections four (4), five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven (ll), fourteen (14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), mneteen (19), twenty (20), twenty-one (21), twenty-two (22), twenty- three (23), twenty-six (26), twenty-seven (27), twenty-eight (28), twenty-nine (29), thirty (30), thirty-one (31), thirty-two (32), thirty-three (33), thirty-four (34), thirty- five (35), thirty-six (36), Southeast quarter of section twenty-five (25), West half of section twenty-five (25), and the west half of section twenty-four (24), Township fifteen (15) South, range ten (10) east San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Southwest quarter of section nineteen (19), West one half of section thirty (30), west one half of section thirty-one (31) Township fifteen (15) South, range eleven (11) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Sections one (1), two (2), three (3), ten (10), eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen (15), twenty-two (22), east half of section four (4), east half of section nine (9), east half of section sixteen (16), East half of section twenty-one (21), northeast quarter of section twenty-eight (28), North half of section twenty-seven (27), Northwest quarter of section twenty-six (26), West half of section twenty-three (23), northeast quarter of section twenty-three (23), North half of section twenty-four (24), Township sixteen (16) South, Range ten (10) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. OBDEES AND COBBESPO^TDENCE. 65 West one half of section six (6), West one half of section seven (7), Southeast quarter of secUon seven (7), Southwest quarter of section eight (8), West half of section seven- teen (17), Section eighteen (18), West half of section nineteen (19), Northwest quarter of section twenty (20) Township sixteen (16), South, Range eleven (11) East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Affidavits in support of these statements are submitted, also a letter of H. P. Wood, San Diegq, California, calling my particular attention to the necessity for the desired action. The allegations herein are practically the same as in cases in which suspen- sion has been made. The petition is granted for a reasonable period to allow the mineral claimants an opportunity to develop the mining claims. The suspension will not, however, inter- fere with the due consideration of any claim or contest pending at the date of the receipt hereof. Advise the above parties hereof, and that this will conclude all notice to them under their said petition, as under the rules publication is required of all entries or selections within six miles of mining claims, during which time specific protests may be filed. Very respectfully, BiNGEK Hermann Commissioner. withdrawal, of april 6, 1901. April 6, 1901. Register and Receiver, Redding, California. Sirs: By my letter of December 26, 1900, to Hon. George C. Perkins, TJ. S. Senate, of which you were advised January 28, 1901, the petition of James P. Eaton tor the suspension from agricultural entry of certain described lands in your district alleged to contain valuable deposits of oil, was denied. I am now in receipt of a letter from D. G. Reid, Redding, California, dated March 26, 1901, enclosing the petition of Mr. Eaton for the reconsideration of my said letter of December 26, 1900, and as reasons therefor it is alleged by affidavit that on January 1, 1901, the Shasta Consolidated Oil Company, of which Mr. Eaton is president, began active operations upon said lands, and that since said time it has sunk a well upon section 2, township 32 N., R. 3 W., M. D. M., to a depth of 665 feet, and in sinking said well it has struck crude petroleum oil seepages, and that further sinking of said well will develop oil in paying quantities. It is also alleged that if oppor- tunity is offered an investigation will be duly made of all the lands sought to be suspended from entry. The petitioner states that although said lands were returned as non mineral, they have not been sought as agricultural lands and are not in fact agricultural lands but are in reality nearly valueless unless oil should be discovered in paying quantities upon them. The suspension is especially sought because the company has gone to great expense in procuring the best machinery and the best workmen for the sinking of said well, as shown by the rapid progress made therein and only requests a limited time within which to test the territory covered by its claims, which are indicated in red on a map accompanying the petition. This is all the evidence shown as a basis for the desired action. It is not shown how the company acquired control of the tracts which it claims is part of its territory, nor whether any mineral locations for the land had been made, although reference is made in the original petition to mineral locations upon the land. It would appear, however, that the petitioner may, without injury to the rights of other persons, be permitted a reasonable time within which to determine, by investigation, the actual character of the lands which it claims. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 5 66 PETEOLEXJM WITHDHAWALS AND KESTOBATIONS. You are therefore directed to make the proper notation upon your tract bookB that the vacant lands in the following description are suspended from agricultural entry to permit investigation of their alleged mineral character: EJ and SWi; SEJ NWJ Sec. 2; Sec. 10 except NWiNWi; WJ, W^ SEi, SEJ SEi and SWi NEJ, Sec. 12; all of Sec. 14; NWi, SEi SEi, NJ SWi, SWi SWi Sec. 22; WJ and Wi NEi Sec. 24; NWi Sec. 26; all in Tp. 32 N. R. 3 W. and NJ and NJ SEJ, SEi SEi, NEi SWi Sec. 6, EJ and SWi Sec. 18, Tp. 32 N., R. 2 W., M. U. M. Give due notice hereof. Very respectfully, BiNGEK Hermann Commisshner. withdrawal and kestobation of seftembeb 87, 1901. September 27, 1901. Register and Receiver, Douglas, Wyomng. Sirs: By office letter of November 10, 1900,' all the public lands in townships 38 to 43 N., ranges 77 to 80 W., Wyoming, were temporarily suspended from disposal under the agricultural laws until a special agent of this office could make an examination of said lands and report relative thereto. A similar letter relative to those townships in the Buffalo land district was addressed to the local land officers at Buffalo, Wyoming. By office letter P of January 21, 1901, special agents John B. Brockenbrough and Thomas J. Jenkins were directed to make a thorough examination of the townships described as to their character as oil lands and to submit a separate report on each township and on each section therein, submitting therewith corroborated affidavits of reliable persons having personal knowledge of the mineral character of any par- ticular subdivision of these lands as to the facts and conditions on which their opinions as to the proper classification are based. There was also transmitted to sajid agents a copy of the petition filed in this office January 10, 1901, by Senator C. D. Clark, and signed by E. H. French and thirteen other citizens of Natrona and Johnson counties. State of Wyoming, asking a suspension from agricultural entry of the following described lands situate within the State of Wyoming: Commencing at the N. E. comer of township forty-two, range seventy-seven, thence west on same township line to the east line of range eighty-six, thence south on same range line to the north line of township forty-one, thence west two miles to the northeast comer of section 3, township forty-one, range eighty-six, thence south on section line to the Ninth Standard Parallel, thence west on same Standard Par- allel to the east line of range ninety-six, thence south on same range line to the south line of township thirty-one, thence east on same line to the west line of range eighty- seven, thence north on same range line to township thirty-two, thence east on same township line to range eighty-three, thence south on same range line to south line of township thirty-one, thence east on same township line to west line of range seventy- nine, thence north on same range line to the north line of township thirty-two, thence west on same township line to the west line of range eighty, thence north on same range line to the Eighth Standard Parallel, thence east on same standard line to the east line of range seventy-seven, thence north on same range line to place of beginning. It was stated that no action had been taken on said petition nor would be taken until after the investigation ordered as to townships 38 to 43 N., Ranges 77 to 80 West, inclusive, was made, on account of the great labor which an investigation, in detail, of such an immense area would involve. The agents were, however, to consider the same generally and to submit one general report thereon corroborated by affidavits designating any particular sections which are supposed to contain oil. 1 See p. 63. ORDERS AND COBEBSPONDENCE. 67 By office letter P of May 1, 1901, these instructions were modified to the extent of directing the special agents not to make a detailed examination and report on each township but to make a general curfeory examination except as to the townships which they were informed contained valuable oil deposits. These latter they were to examine carefully and make a report in detail. I am now in receipt of the report of special agent Thos. J. Jenkins, dated August 14, 1901, and that of special agent"Jolm B. Brockenbrough, dated August 20, 1901. These reports are accompanied by numerous affidavits for and against the suspension of the lands hereinbefore described from agricultural entry; also by maps illustrative of the matters stated in the reports and by exhibits showing the mineral locations and agricultural entries and filings within the territory made the subject of investigation. The reports of the agents and the evidence accompanying the same have been carefully examined, and without going into the matter in detail it would appear sufficient to say that the following townships appear to contain oil in paying quanti- ties, or such evidences of the existence of oil as would justify the suspension of the same from present disposition under the agricultural land laws that opportunity may be given to develop the saine as mineral, viz : Township. Range. 31 N., 81 W. 32 N., ^ 81, 82, 83, 86 W. 33 N., 81, 82, 83, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90 W. 34 N., 87, 88, 89, 90 W. 38 N., 77, 78, 79 and 80 W. 39 N., 77, 78, 79 and 80 W. 40 N., 77, 78, 79, 80 and 81 W. 41 N., 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82 W., and 42 N., 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82 W. The townships above described are accordingly hereby suspended from agricultural entry. The suspension of township No. 43 N., ranges 77 to 80, W., is revoked. Claimants who made entry prior to suspension of November 10, 1900, as to the lands covered thereby, and prior to the date of this letter as to the additional lands suspended, may, however, proceed in compliance with the laws under which they claim to make final proof, at such times as may be required. If such proof is satis- factory and there is no protest or other objection thereto, you will accept the same, issue final certificate thereon as in other cases and duly forward the record to this office, when, if all be found regular patent may issue thereon. A copy of this letter has been sent to the local land officers at Buffalo, Wyoming, for their information as to the lands herein described within their district. You will so note your records. Very respectfully, W. A. RiCHAKDS, Asst. Commissioner. withdrawal, of october 7, 1901^ October 7th, 1901. Register and Keceiver, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: Under date of October 3, 1901, there was received in this office a letter dated Septem- ber 28, 1901, from Mr. Solomon Hirsch, Portland, Oregon, enclosing a petition in behalf of himself and others praying that certain lands in your district be withdrawn from 68 PETROLEUM WITHDKAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. agricultural entry on the ground that they are mineral (oil bearing) in character. The lands desired withdrawn, are described as follows: All of Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 35 in Township 15,, South, Range 43, East of Willamette Meridian. All of Sections 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 in Town- ship 15, South, Range 44, East of Willamette Meridian. AH of Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 35, in Township 16, South, Range 44 East of Willamette Meridian. All the Sections lying in the west half of Township 16, South, Range 45, East of Willamette Meridian, excepting therefrom Section 16. All the Sections lyin§ in the east half of Township 17, South, Range 44 East of Willa- mette Meridian, excepting therefrom Section 36. All the Sections lying in the west half of Township 17, South, Range 45, East of Willamette Meridian, excepting therefrom Section 16. It is stated that petitioners are unable to determine whether or not the lands above described include any lands granted in aid of the construction of the Dalles MiUtary Wagon Road, and patented by the United States under that grant, or lands which have been entered by any other persons, and that if it should be found on an examination of the records of this office that any of the lands described have been so disposed of, the petition be considered as being withdrawn as to all lands found to have been patented, or which have been entered by any other person. The petition is supported by the report of M. M. Ogden, said to be an expert regard- ing lands chiefly valuable for petroleum or other mineral oils, the affidavits of I. W. Hope, Walter Moore, W. P. Keady and W. 0. Elliott, a civil engineer and surveyor, and a blue print map showing the lands that are sought to be withdrawn, and the mineral locations made by thirty five mining associations represented by the peti- tioners herein. While petitioners speak of only one seepage of oil in one of the small pools formed by several springs impregnated with gypsum and sulphur, and solidified bitumen in the sand-stone and conglomerate outcroppings at several places, the showing made indicates the existence of oil on the lands described, the geological formation being very similar to that of localities where oil has been produced in large quantities, particular reference being made in this respect to the Kern river basin in California. The purpose of the petitioners is to take steps to determine the existence of oil by actual operations, and to that end the withdrawal is asked. All of the lands described in the petition are within the granted or indemnity limits of the Dalles Military Wagon Road Company, and various tracts have been selected by said company or entered by private parties vmder the agricultural laws. There appears to be no good reason why the lands described by petitioners not entered or patented should not be withdrawn, as requested, with such restrictions as seem just to both the agricultural and mineral claimants. Accordingly, the lands described in the petition are, with the exception of those tracts entered or patented, hereby withdrawn from agricultual entry for a period of one year from date hereof, provided, that failure to prosecute work with reasonable dili- gence shall be considered an abandonment and consequently good cause for revoking the withdrawal. You will so advise petitioners, through Mr. Hirsch, at Portland, Oregon, making the proper notations on the records of your office. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. OBDEES AND CORRESPONDENCE. 69 WITHDRAWAL, OF NOVEMBER 4, 1901. [Telegram.) November 4, 1901. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Suspend from mineral or agricultural entry southwest quarter section twenty-nine, and southeast quarter section thirty, township one south, range eighteen west, and report status by wire. BiNGBH Hermann Commissioner. WITHDRAWAL OF NOVEMBER 8, 1901. Nov. 8, 1901. Register and Receiver, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: Under date of October 15, 1901, there was received in this office a letter dated October 7, 1901, from Mr. J. N. Teal, Portland, Oregon, enclosing a petition in behalf of himself and others praying that certain lands in your district be withdrawn from agricultural entry on the ground that they are mineral (oil bearing) in character. The lands desired withdrawn are described as follows: All of sections 30, 31, 32, 33, T. 17 S., R. 43 E., W. M.; All of sections 3, 4, 5, N. i of Sec. 6 and S. J of Sec. 8, T. 18 S., R. 43 E., W. M. It is stated that petitioners are unable to determine whether or not the lands above described are included in lands granted in aid of the construction of the Willamette Valley and Cascade wagon road and patented by the United States under that grant or lands which have been entered by any other persons and that if it should be found on examination of the records of this office that any of the lands described have been so disposed of the petition be considered as being withdrawn as to all lands found to have been patented or which have been entered by any other person. The petition is supported by the affidavit of I. W. Hope, setting forth the facts regarding the mineral character of the lands described therein and having attached a map showing sixteen placer mineral claims located on a portion of the lands in question and also a list of members of the various associations on whose behalf the petition is presented, and by the affidavit of F. O'Neil and W. E. Harris corroborating the affidavit of Mr. Hope. The affidavit of Mr. Hope sets out that he personally visited and examined every legal subdivision of said lands, that they consist of rolling hills which, wherever the formation is exposed, are shown by the outcroppings to consist of shales, both siUcified and clay, and of sandstone and conglomerates with deposits of diatpmaceous earth in close proximity ; that said lands are impregnated with gypsum, apparently deposited from solution; that on said lands there are also evidence of gas escapes which are indicated by finely divided red and yellow ochres which appear on the surface of the ground; that the sandstone strata on said lands are stained with violet stains; that a seepage of mineral oil appears at certain places on said lands and that said lands and all of them are mineral in character and are chiefly valuable as mineral lands. This report of an examination made by Mr. Hope would indicate that the geological formation of the lands it is desired to have withdrawn is very similar to that of localities where oil has been produced in large quantities and the purpose of the petitioners seem to be to take steps to determine the existence of oil by actual operations. Portions of sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8, T. 18 S., R. 43 E., are covered by selections of the Willamette Valley and Cascade Wagon Road Company and by entries made by 70 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. private parties under the agricultural laws. There appears, however, to he do good reason why the lands described by petitioners not entered or patented should not be withdrawn as requested with such restrictions as seem just to both the agricultural- and mineral claimants. Accordingly the lands described in the petition are, with the exception of those tracts entered or patented, hereby withdrawn from agricultural entry for the period of one year from the date hereof, provided that failure to prosecute ndneral devel- opment work with reasonable diligence shall be considered an abandonment and consequently good cause for revoking the withdrawal. You will so advise petitioners through Mr. Teal, at Portland, Oregon, making the proper notations on the records of your office. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann, Commissianer. withdrawal of november 13, 1901. November 13, 1901. Register and Receiver, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: Under date of November 8, 1901, there was received in this office through the Hon. John li. Mitchell, U. S. Senate, a petition from Mr. W. 0. Cowgill, Baker City, Oregon, in behalf of himself and others, praying that certain lands in your district be with- drawn from agricultural entry on the ground that they are mineral (oil bearing) in character. The lands desired withdrawn are described as follows: The NW. i of the NW. \, the S. I of the NW. \, the SW. i of the NE. i, the S. i, of Sec. 10, and all of section 25, T. 19 S., R. 43 E., W. M. j All of sections 19 and 20, S. J of Sec. 21, the NW. \ and the S. i of Sek 22, and all of sections 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31, T. 19 S., R. 44 E., W. M. \ The petition is supported by the report of Mr. J. D. Miles, said to be an expert regarding lands chiefly valuable for petroleum and other mineral oils and the affidavits of W. C. Cowgill, L. W. Burtch and J. D. Miles, setting forth the facts relating to the mineral character of the lands in question and the location of certain placer mining claims, forty-three in number, thereon. The petition is also accompanied by diagrams of said townships showing said mineral locations and the names of the associations claiming the same. It is stated in the report of Mr. Miles that: The subdivisions referred to consist of siUcified and clay shales, sandstones, coarse and close grahied , and what may be styled a sub-strata of pebbly conglomerates. There are deposits of infusorial earth largely dispersed over the lands in question with a considerable portion of gypsious clays. The underlying formation is clay, sandstone and calcareous concretions, white calcareous shales, fossiliferous concretions, car- boniferous limeand lime shale. The formation generally is such as to give the lands in question a high character as lands peculiar to oil formations on the Pacific Coast. There are indications on the surface of finely disintegrated red and yellow ochres which have suffered dessecation from ferruginious deposits which apparently were carried to the surface by the actioUj as indications seem to show, of volatile hydro- carbons. The sandstone strata is impregnated and stained with deposits which would result from such source as soon as the sandstone is exposed to the air. There are in places deposits of lignite of a low carboniferous form and in some place along the dry bed of creek running into the Malheur River may be found within the escarp- ments of the foothills down to the outcropping rim-rocks of sandstone indications of sohdified bitumen which in my opinion are the deposits in residuous form of liquid hydrocarbons. The land in question is unfit for agricultural or pasturage purposes. At several points along the dry bed of the creek shown on the township plat of township 19 S ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 71 ?" '^j 5'-' P''^P^^<^ ^y L. W. Burtch, U. S. deputy mineral surveyor, there is to be i!"v.j J carbonaceous shales which prove the existence of liquid hydrocarbons which I^ads me to the conclusion that this section of country will on development produce' petroleum with a parafiine base. This showing indicates that there is a possibility that the lands described, on devel- opment, -will be found to be oil lands and as none of the tracts have been entered or otherwise disposed of I see no objection to the withdrawal thereof as requested, with such restrictions as seem just to both agricultural and mineral claimants. Accordingly the lands described in the petition are hereby withdrawn from agri- cultural entry for a period of one year from date hereof, provided that failure to prose- cute inineral development work with reasonable diligence shall be considered an abandonment and consequently good cause for revoking the withdrawal. You will so advise petitioners, through Mr. Cowgill at Baker City, Oregon, making the proper notations on the records of your office. Very respectfully. Binder Hermann Commissioner. restoration of april 4, 1903. April 4, 3902. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. ■Gentlemen : "By letter of February 18, 1902, Special Agent Jay Cummings was directed to report on the mineral (oil) character of certain land so as to enable this office to determine '■whether the suspension from entry of same ordered by this office should be revoked. I am now in receipt of a letter from Mr. Cummings stating that it has been demon- strated beyond all reasonable doubt that the following-described lands do not contain mineral (oil) and that the same should be restored to entry. M. D. M. T. E. All 25 S., 26 E. All 25 " 27 " All 25 " 28 " All 26 " 26 " All 26 " 27 " All 26 " 28 " Sees. 1 to 24 inclusive, 27 " 27 All 27 " 28 " All 27 " 29 " Sees. 1 to 10 incl.. Sees. 15 to 22 incl.. Sees. 27-34 inc., 28 " 27 " All 28 " 29 " All 29 " 27 " Sees. 1 and 12, and Sees. 13 to 36, inclusive, 29 " 28 " All 29 " 29 " The orders of Feb. 21,' and Feb. 28, 1900,' suspending from all disposition certain lands, are in so far as they relate to the above-described tracts hereby revoked and the land restored to entry. Very respectfully, Binger Hermann Commissioner. 1 See p. 61. 72 PETROLEtTM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. withdrawal of june 3, 1903. June 3, 1902. The COMMISSIONEE OP THE General Land Office. Sir: Herewith is a petition from the Union Pacific Railroad Company, wherein that company sets forth that Sec. 27, T. 15 N., R. 118 W., Evanston, Wyoming, land district, is one of the alternate odd-numbered sections within the limits of the grant made to aid in the construction of the Union Pacific railroad; that the company's main line of road has been changed so as to extend across this section ; that the company has had a coal mine thereon siace 1899, from which coal has been and is being taken in large quantities, and that the opening and development of this mine waa at an expenditure to the company of over $175,000. It also appears from this petition and the files of your office, that the company, in the course of an endeavor to procure a supply of water for its said mining operations and the use of its employes engaged therein, sunk a well upon said section in 1900, in which some evidences of oil were found, but which did not result in the production of a supply of good water. Said petition states, in substance, that there has been no discovery of valuable deposits of oil in said section; that it is not valuable for other minerals than coal; and that it is of very great value for its coal deposits. ********* The Department will, at the earliest moment, send a special inspector to make a thorough and impartial investigation of the situation respecting the known character of this section, that is, as to whether, under the development then existing, it is more valuable for oil than for coal. The railroad company and the oil prospectors and pro- testaats will be accorded a full opportunity to be heard before the inspector and to present all existiag proofs to him, and the extent and character of the oil discovery in the well sunk by the railroad company will be carefully investigated by him. The Department will then, upon full consideration of the matter, promptly deter- mine jwhether said section passed to the railroad company under its grant or is excepted therefrom. As to other unpatented alternate odd-numbered sections within the limits of the grant ' which are not occupied or used for any important purpose, but which are supposed (as contradistinguished from known) to contain oil deposits, and which are attempted to be prospected and explored for that reason, the consideration of the re- quested issuance of patents will be deferred a reasonable time to permit such pros- pecting and exploration to be thoroughly done wherever it is attempted in good faith. If the work of prospecting or exploration is retarded or interfered with by the railroad company, consideration of the requested issuance of patents will be further deferred accordingly. ********* The attention of the register and receiver at Evanston, Wyoming, should be invited to section 452 of the Revised Statutes and to the circular of September 15, 1890 (11 L. D., 348). ********* Very respectfully, Thos. Ryan Acting Secretary. 1 Interpreted as applyiog only within the Evanston land district. See letter from Secretary to Com- missioner dated March 16, 1903. OEDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 73 withdrawal of jult 81, 1903. July 21, 1902. Kegister and Receiver, Burns, Oregon. Sirs: By office letter "N " of October 7, 1901,' upon petition of Solomon Hirsch, of Port- land, Oregon, and others, certain lands in your district alleged to be oil bearing in character were withdrawn from agricultural entry for a period of one year from date hereof, provided that failiure to prosecute work with reasonable diligence shall be con- sidered an abandonment and consequently good cause for revoking the withdrawal. The lands so withdrawn are described as follows: All of sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 35 in Township 15, South, Range 43, East of Willamette Meridian . All of sections 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 in Town- ship 15, South, Range 44, East of Willamette Meridian. All of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 35, in Township 16, South, Range 44 East of Willamette Meridian. AH the sections lying in the west half of Township 16, South, Range 45, East of Willamette Meridian, excepting therefrom section 16. All the sections lying in the east half of Township 17, South, Range 44 East of Willamette Meridian, excepting therefrom section 36. All the sections lying in the west half of Township 17, South, Range 45, East of Willamette Meridian, excepting therefrom section 16. I am now in receipt of application of the Malheur Oil Company by its president, Solomon Hirsch, and secretary Isaac N. Fleischner, to extend the withdrawal for an additional period of not less than one year. The application is supported by the affidavits of I. W. Hope, W. G. Hope and W. P. Keady and is based upon the folloiving state of facts: The Malheur Oil Company is the owner of 64 oil locations of 160 acres each of these lands, the locations having been made by 64 associations of individuals and by them sold to the Malheur Oil Company. The company began the work of developing these alleged oil fields late in 1901 and has since expended a sum in excess of |12,600 in the construction of buildings, the purchase and installation of machinery on the ground, payment for labor and for supplies, fuel and other incidental expenses. A sufficient plant has been installed to sink a well 3,000 feet and a well has been sunk to a depth of over 800 feet. All this development work is on the N. J of Sec. 29, T. 15 N., R. 44 W.^ It is further set forth in the application that it is the intention of the company to carry on the work with all diligence and should the well at present being sunk fail to disclose the presence of oil in commercial quantities to sink another well or wells with a view to giving the lands a thorough test, but that in view of the uncertainty of work of this character the company can not safely engage in the development of these lands in the manner desired without further assurance that its title to these claims will be protected from agricultural entry. These lands comprise 103 sections in six contiguous townships and up to date, though nine months have elapsed since the withdrawal, no development work has been done or even commenced at but the one point on section 29. The suspension under the withdrawal made October 7, 1901, provided that "failure to prosecute work with reasonable diligence shall be considered an abandonment and consequently good cause for revoking the order." It is possible that this proviso was not fully under- stood and that the position of this office may be more clearly defined it will be required of persons and corporations working under the privilege granted by the extension of the period of withdrawal for one year, to October 7, 1903, which is hereby 1 See p. 67. ' Should read T. 15 S., E. 44 K 74 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. ordered, that they make earnest and diligent efforts to exploit these lauds for oil and that the land shall be prospected and exploited in various and other places than k shown to have been done during the past year and that operations at different points must be entered upon and continued with reasonable diligence so that at the end of this extended period it wiU have been satisfactorily demonstrated whether or not the lands or any portion thereof are in fact oil lands. It is believed that if the parties interested in prospecting these lands will enter iipon their work in good faith and make earnest and diligent efforts to ascertain the true character of these lands that the exten- sion herein allowed will be ample for such purpase. Make proper note hereof upon your records and duly advise the applicants. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann Commi-ssioTier. restobation of october 6, 1903. Oct. 6, 1902. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: By office letter "N " of August 11, 1900,> townships 2 and 3 S., ranges 1, 2 and 3 W., S. B. M., were suspended from dLspoaition under the agricultural land laws upon alle- gations that same contained deposits of mineral (oil). During the latter part of March and the early part of April, 1902, a special agent of this Department visited said town- ships, examined the same and interviewed parties living therein, among others Mr. Arthur G. Mvmn et al., who filed the allegation that said townships contain mineral. The special agent reports that he finds no evidences of mineral upon any of said lands and no attempt at development work except on the north half of section 4, T. 3 S., R. 2 W., where three wells have been sunk. The first of these wells was sunk in an attempt to discover oil but at the depth of 750 feet a 9-inch flow of water was struck whereupon the parties who were boring same abandoned their intention of exploring tor oil and are using said water for irrigation purposes, and that the two other wells sunk upon said section were sunk for the purpose of obtaining water for irrigating. The special agent states that the parties who filed the mineral allegations now state that after prospecting over the lands they are satisfied that none of said lands contain oil except the north half of section 4, T. 3 S., R. 2 W., upon which tract they decline to express an opinion. Numerous other parties were interviewed by the agent and all state that no oil has ever been discovered upon the lands in question or adjacent thereto. The special agent therefore concludes that the lands have no value whatever for mineral but do possess some value for grazing and agricultural purposes and recom- mends that the suspension be revoked. The said townships were returned as agricultural by the survey thereof and since the suspension no allegations have been made as to the mineral character of said lands which would justify any further investigation by this office or the further suspension of the tracts mentioned. In view of these facts, and of the report submitted by the special agent, the lands in townships 2 and 3 S., ranges 1, 2 and 3 W., S. B. M., are hereby relieved from the suspension imposed thereupon by office letter "N" of August 11, 1900. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann, Commissioner. 1 See p. 62. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 75 withdrawal op october 21, 1903. _ ^ October 21, 1902. Register and Receiveh, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: November 13, 1901,' the following described lands were withdrawn from dispoaition as agricultural for a period of one year on allegations that the same were mineral (oil) in character, viz: NWJ NEJ,^ SJ NWJ, SWJ NEJ and the SJ of Sec. 10 and all of sec- tion 25, T. 19 S., R. 43 E., W. M., all of sections 19 and 20, the S^ of section 21, the NWJ and the SJ of section 22 and all of sections 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31, T. 19 S., R. 44 E., W. M. I am now in receipt of a petition from W. C. Cowgill, Baker City, Oregon, and also a letter from Hon. John H. Mitchell, U. S. Senate, requesting, for reasons stated, that the period during which said lands shall remain so withdrawn be extended for a further period of one year. The reasons presented, which are in substance that the petitioners have been unable as yet to determine with certainty whether said lands are valuable for oil, appear to me to be sufficient on which to base favorable action. Accordingly the suspension of the lands described from agricultural entry is hereby extended for a period of one year from date hereof with the same proviso made a part of the former withdrawal, viz: That failure to prosecute mineral development work with reasonable diligence shall be considered an abandonment and consequently good cause for revokin" the withdrawal. This withdrawal will expire by limitation in time without further action by this office, unless the same ia officially extended. You will advise petitioners, through Mr. Cowgill, at Baker City, Oregon, of this action, making the proper notations on the records of your office. Very respectfully, Binger Hermann Commissioner. correction of october 37, 1903. October 27, 1902. Register and Receiver, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: In my letter of October 21, 1902,' extending the withdrawal from agricultural entry of certain lands in township 19 S., R. 43 E. W. M. and 19 S., R. 44 E. W. M. made by office letter of November 13, 1901, for a further period of one year from date, the N. W.\ of N. E.i Sec. 10, Tp. 19 S., R. 40 E.^* W. M. was described. This was errone- ous, the proper description being N.W.J of N.W.J said section. You will make the necessary correction on your record and advise the parties interested. Very respectfully, Binger Hermann ComTnissioner . > See p. 70. s See correction letter of Oct. 27, 1902 (this page). 3 See above. ' See correction letter of Nov. 15, 1902 (p. 76). 76 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. correction of november 15, 1902. November 15, 1902. Register and Receiver, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: In reply to your letter of November 3, 1902, you are advised that the N.W.J of N.W.}, Sec. 10, Tp. 19 S., R. 43 E., W. M., was intended to be -withdrawn by office letter of October 27, 1902.i The writing of R. 40 E. was an error. Very respectfully, Binger Hermann Commissioner. restoration of november is, 1903. November 15, 1902. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: Township 23 S., R. 18 E., and townships 24 S., Ranges 17, 18 and 19 E., M. D. M., were alleged to contain mineral (oil) in a general protest filed in this office January 29, 1900, and the lands therein were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws by telegram "P" of February 28, 1900.^ Acting under general instructions from this office, a special agent visited and examined said townships in September 1902 and reports that so far as he has been able to ascertain no oil or other mineral has been discovered upon any of said lands and that no attempt at mineral development is now being made; that the lands are apparently valueless except for agricultural and grazing purposes. He interviewed and obtained the affidavits of three residents of Tp. 24 S., R. 19 E., and all agree that the townships mentioned are chiefly valuable for grazing and that to their knowledge no minerals have been discovered thereon and further that no development work is being prosecuted on any of the said lands. Upon the information obtained from such examination and interviews, the special agent recommends that the lands be relieved from suspension. The townships in question were returned as agricultural by the official surveyors and I fail to find any specific protest against any tracts therein. On a blue print accom- panying the general protest hereinbefore mentioned, the Eureka Consolidated Fuel and Oil Co. is shown to claim portions of Sees. 12 and 14, Tp. 23 S., R. 18 E., but the address of said company is unknown to me. However, the removal of the order of suspension will not affect the rights of said company or of others, if there be any claiming any portion of said lands under the mining laws and in view of the report and recommendation of the special agent and of the fact that no one is now before the office with any specific claim or protest adverse thereto, said Townships 23 S., R. 18 E. and 24 S., Ranges 17, 18 and 19 E., M. D. M., are hereby relieved from the suspension placed thereon by telegram "P" of February 28, 1900. Make proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, Binger Hermann Commissioner. 'Seep. 75. 2 See p. 61. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. , 77 withdrawal of december 30, 1902. December 30, 1902. The Commissioner of the General Land Office. Sir: In a communication addressed to youi office by this Department, June 3, 1902,' relating to the unpatented alternate odd-numbered sections of land within the limits of the grant to the Union Pacific Kailroad company, in the Evanston land district, Wyoming, it -was ordered that action upon requests by the said company for the issu- ance of patents to embrace said lands be deferred for the time being to permit such investigation and consideration as would enable the Department to determine whether, to what extent, and for what time, the further issuance of patents to said company for lands in said district shall be withheld, in order that such lands may be prospected and explored for oil deposits, supposed (as contradistinguished to known) to be con- tained therein, by persons who may, in good faith, wish to undertake such prospecting and exploration. Since the date of said communication an investigation has been made of said alter- nate odd-numbered sections, under the supervision of this Department. As a partial result of that investigation, you are directed that the consideration of requests for patent by the railroad company need be no longer deferred as to any odd-numbered sections of land within its grant which lie east of range 112 in said land district. As to all such lands you will proceed with the administration of the company's grant, the same as though the order of June 3, 1902, had not been made. Requests for patents for alternate odd-numbered sections within the company's grant, which lie west of range 112 in said land district, will remain suspended until more definite direction is given with respect thereto, which will be done aa soon as the evidence relating to such lands and taken at said investigation can be carefully considered. Very respectfully, E. A. Hitchcock Secretary. restoration of january 7, 1903. January 7, 1903. Register and Receiver, Viaalia, California. Sirs: Telegram "P" of this office dated February 28, 1900,^ suspended "from disposition until further orders'' a large number of townships in the Visalia, Los Angeles and San Francisco land districts upon the general allegation that said lands contain valu- able deposits of petroleum. Office letter "N" of July 19, 1900, addressed to your office, advised you that — Suspensions from disposition of certain townships by telegrams of February 26th and 28th, will be continued for a reasonable time pending inquiry as to the true char- acter of the lands which is now in progress. These suspensions do not include mineral lands. By office letters " R " of February 18, 1902, and "N " of October 30, 1902, a special agent was directed to examine certain of the townships included in said order of suspension and to submit report aa to whether in his opinion same should not be relieved from 1 See p. 72, 2 See p. 61. 78 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOKATIONS. such suspension. I am now in receipt of the report of said special agent, dated December 15, 1902, wherein he reports that in iships, S. Ranges E., M. D. M. 13 10 13 11 14 11 14 12 15 11 15 12 16 12 16 13 16 14 17 12 there have been no attempts, so far as he ia able to discover, to produce oil and that the surface indications do not warrant the further suspension of the lands on account of their mineral possibilities. In townships 17 S., R. 14 E., 18 S., 13 E., 18 S., 14E.,18 S. 15 E.,19S. 14E^ and 19 S. 16 E., he states that there have been many attempts to discover oil but that drilling has been abandoned as no trace thereof could be found. He states further that all of the lands hereinbefore mentioned are susceptible of fairly good grazing for from three to four months in the year and that none of them are strictly agricultural. I have carefully examined the records of this office and find that most of the lands hereinbefore described were returned as agricultural by the survey thereof. No mineral entries appear to have been made in any of said townships diu^ing recent years and there is nothing upon the records to indicate that attempts are being made to enter same as mineral. In view of the report of the special agent, who it appears has made a thorough examination of the lands and failed to discover any evidences of mineral thereupon', and of the fact that applications have been made to this office to enter same under the agricultural land laws, it is stated for grazing purposes, it is believed that ample opportunity has been given for the exploration which proteetants stated they were about to make, and that conditions do not warrant the maintenance of the order of suspension for a longer period. Said order of suspension is accordingly recalled as to Townships S., Ranges E., M. D. M. 13 10 13 11 14 11 14 12 15 11 15 12 16 12 16 13 16 14 17 12 17 14 18 13 18 14 18 15 19 14 19 16 ORDERS AND COBEESPONDENCE. 79 The general protest upon which said order of suspension was originally based was signed by a large number of corporations and individuals and it is impracticable to serve notice upon all of them. I have therefore selected the names of a few of the parties who appear to have been largely influential in the filing of said protest and you are directed to advise them that the order of suspension has been recalled as t» the lands described. The parties referred to are: Frank H. Short, S. T. Carter, George W. Jones, H. C. Austin, Chester Rowell, Fresno, California, and Emile Grunig, Mendota, California. The following oil companies are shown by the map accompanying said protest as claiming portions of townships hereinafter indicated under placer mining locations and you will advise them that said lands have been relieved from suspension: T. 13 S., R. 11 E., Marcy Oil Company. T. 14 S., R. 11 E., Anglo California Oil Company. T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Star Oil Company and Silver Creek Petroleum Company, Fresno. T. 16 S., R. 12 and 13 E., Union Pacific Oil and Development Co. T. 17 and 18 S., R. 13 E., Cantua Oil and Development Company, Fresno. You will also notify S. C. Lillia of San Francisco and Richard E. McKenna that T. 17 S., R. 14 E. has been relieved from suspension. Very respectfully, BiNGER Hermann Commissioner. restoration of januabt 8, 1903. January 8, 1903. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. Sirs: Telegrams "P" of February 28, 1900,' suspended from disposition "until further orders" a large number of townships in the VisaUa, Los Angeles and San Francisco land districts upon the general allegation that said lands contain valuable deposits of petroleum. Office letter "N" of July 19, 1900, addressed to your office advised you that — Suspensions from disposition of certain townships by telegrams of February 26th and 28th will be continued for a reasonable time pending inquiry as to the true char- acter of the lands which is now in progress. These suspensions do not include mineral lands. By ofiice letters "R" of February 18th and "N" of October 30, 1902, a specistl agent was directed to examine certain of the townships included in said order of suspension and to submit report as to whether, in his opinion, same should be relieved from sus- pension. I am now in receipt of his report, dated December 15, 1902, wherein he states that in T. 14 and 15 S., R. 10 E., M. D! M., there have been no attempts so far as he is able to discover, to produce oil and that the surface indications do not warrant the further suspension of the lands on account of their mineral possibilities. 1 have carefully examined the records of this office and find that no mineral entries have been made in said townships during recent years and there is nothing on the records to indicate that attempts are being made to enter same as mineral, the only evidence of their mineral character found being a few mineral entries made years ago for quicksilver mines. The special agent states further that the lands are susceptible of fairly good grazing for from three to four months in the year and that none of them are strictly agricultural. In view of the. report of the special agent who it appears has made a thorough examination of the lands it is believed that ample opportunity has been given for the > See pp. 61, 62. 80 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. exploration which protestants stated they were about to make and that conditions do not warrant the maintenance of the order of suspension for a longer period. The same is accordiagly hereby recalled as to said Townships 14 and 15 S., R. 10 E., M. D. M. The general protest on which said order of suspension was originally based was signed by a large number of corporations and individuals and it is impracticable to serve notice upon all of them. I have therefore selected the names of a few of the parties who appear to have been largely influential in the filing of said protest and you are directed to advise them that the order of suspension has been recalled as to the lands described. The parties referred to are: Frank H. Short, S. T. Carter, George W. Jones, H. C. Austin, Chester Rowel, Fresno, and Emile Grunig, Mendota, CaUfomia. Very respectfully. Binder Hermann Commissioner. restoration of febbuart 4, 1903. February 4, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. SiR.s: Telegram "P" of this office, dated February 28, 1900,' suspended "from disposition until further .orders" a number of townships in your district and in the Los Angeles and San Francisco land districts upon the general allegation that the lands contain valuable deposits of petroleum. Office letter "N," addressed to your office, advised you that — Suspensions from disposition of certain townships by telegrams of February 26th and 28th will be continued for a reasonable time pending inquiry as to the true char- acter of the lands which is now in proeress. These suspensions do not include mineral lands. By office letters "R" of February 18, 1902, and "N" of October 30, 1902, a special agent was directed to examine certaiu townships included in said order of suspension and report whether in his opinion same should not be relieved from such suspension. I am now in receipt of a report from the special agent, dated December 15, 1902, and amended January 23, 1903, wherein he states that in township 17 S., R. 13E.,M. D.M., there have been no attempts so far as he is able to discover to produce oil and that the surface indications do not warrant the fiurther suspension of said township on account of its mineral possibilities; further, that while none of the lands are strictly agricul- tural, they are susceptible of fairly good grazing for three and four months in the year. I have examined the records of this office and find that said township was returned as agricultural by the survey thereof and in view of the report of the special agent, who it appears has made a thorough examination of the lands and failed to discover any evidences of mineral thereupon, and of the fact that applications have been made to this office to enter portions thereof under the agricultural land laws, it is stated for grazing purposes, it is believed that ample opportunity has been given for the explora- tion which protestants stated they were about to make and that conditions do not warrant the maintenance of the order of suspension for a longer period. Said order of suspension is accordingly hereby recalled as to said Township 17 S., R. 13 E., M. D. M. The general protest upon which said order of suspension was originally based was signed by a large number of corporations and individuals and it is impracticable to serve notice upon all of them. I have therefore selected the names of a few of the parties who appear to have been largely influential in the filing of the protest and you are directed to advise them that the order of suspension has been recalled as > See p. 61. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDESTCE, 81 to the township above named. The parties referred to are: Frank H. Short, S. T. Carter, George W. Jones, H. 0. Easton and Chester Rowell, Fresno, California, and Emil Grunig, Mendota, California. The Cantua Oil & Development Company is shown by map accompanying the protest to have claimed portions of the township under placer mining locations and you will advise it that said land has been relieved from suspension. You will also notify S. 0. Lillis, of San Francisco, and Richard E. McKenna, who have applied to enter some of said lands, under the agricultural land laws. Very respectfully, W. A. Richards Commissioner. WITHDKAWAl, AND KESTOBATION OF MARCH 16, 1903. SECRETARY HITCHCOCK TO THE COMMISSIONER OP THE GENERAL LAND OFHCE, MARCH 10, 1903. (32 L. D., 48.) In a communication addressed to your office by this Department June 3, 1902,' it was ordered that action upon requests by the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the issuance of patents to the unpatented alternate odd numbered sections of land within the limits of said company's grant in the Evanston land district, Wyoming, be deferred for the time being, to permit such investigation and consideration as would enable the Department to determine whether, to what extent, and for what time, the further issuance of patents to said company for lands in said district shall be withheld in order that such lands may be prospected and explored for oil deposits supposed (as contradistinguished from known) to be contained therein, by persons who may, in good faith, wish to undertake such prospecting and exploration. Subsequently to the date of said communication, an investigation of said alternate odd numbered sections was made, under the direction of this Department. As a partial result of that investigation, your office was instructed, by departmental com- munication of December 30, 1902,' that the consideration of requests for patent by said company need no longer be deferred as to any odd numbered sections of land within its grant lying east of range 112 in said land district; that as to all such lands the administration of the company's grant should be proceeded with the same as though the order of June 3, 1902, had not been made; and that requests for patent to alternate odd numbered sections within the company's grant lying west of range 112 in said land district should remain suspended until more definite direction could be given with respect thereto. More definite direction will now be given. As the result of a full and careful examination and consideration of the evidence taken in the investigation -before named, your office is directed as follows: (1) To suspend until December 1, 1903, all proceedings looking to the patenting, under the Union Pacific railroad land grant, of any lands within the following limits in said Evanston land district, to-wit: Beginning on the western boundary of the State of Wyoming at the point where the same intersects the south line of township 13 north, and running thence east along said township line to its intersection with the eastern line of range 117 west, and running thence north along said range line to its intersection with the southern line of township 15 north, and running thence east along said township line to its intersection with the eastern line of range 115 west, and running thence north along said range line, with its off-sets, to its intersection with the north line of township 21 north, and running thence along said township 1 See p. 72. 2 See p. 77. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 6 82 PETEOLEUM WITHDKAWALS AND BESTOEATIONS. line to its intersection with the said western boundary of the State of Wyoming, and running thence south along said State boundary to the place of beginning. (2) To withhold and suspend, until December 1, 1903, from entry, location and disposition of every character, under any of the public land laws other than the mining laws, all public lands within the limits hereinbefore specifically described; but this shall not, of itself, delay or prevent the recognition or perfection of any bona fide claim heretofore initiated under any of the public land laws to any public lands within said limits. (3) To relieve from the orders of June 3, 1902, and December 30, 1902, before named, all the odd numbered sections within said raihoad land grant which are not embraced within the limits hereinbefore specifically described, and as to the lands so relieved, to proceed with the administration and adjustment of said land grant as if the re- strictive orders of June 3, 1902, and December 30, 1902, had not been issued. (4) Upon and aiter December 1, 1903, and without awaiting further direction, to proceed with the administration and adjustftient of said raihoad land grant as to the alternate odd numbered sections within said land grant which are also within the lim- its hereinbefore specifically described, and in so doing to consider and determine, in due course and according to the usual rules, the then known character of the lands within said limits sought to be patented under said railroad land grant, and to con- sider and determine, in due course and according to the usual rules, all claims asserted under the mining laws to any of said lands. (5) Upon and after December 1, 1903, and without awaiting further direction, to treat the public lands within the limits hereinbefore specifically described as reUeved from this order of suspension, and to permit entry, location and disposition thereof according to their nature and in conformity with law. The purpose of this order is to permit, encourage and protect, so far as the Depart- ment can do so, but within the time herein named, the exploration and exploitation of the unpatented alternate odd numbered sections within said raihoad land grant which are within the limits hereinbefore specifically described, and of the public lands within said limits, for the purpose of ascertaining and demonstrating whether, as claimed, such lands or any of them are mineral in character, in that they are chiefly valuable for their oil or other mineral deposits; but in justice to the raihoad company, whose Une of raihoad has long since been completed in conformity with the land grant act, and in justice to others who may desire to take any of the public lands within said limits under any of the public land laws other than the mining laws, it is neces- sary that this order of suspension shall not be operative longer than until December 1, 1903, that being deemed ample time within which, in addition to the exploration and exploitation heretofore had, to fairly develop the character of these lands. The direction herein given should be promptly communicated to the local land officers by telegraph, as well as by letter, but such direction will not in any manner apply to any lands heretofore patented to the raihoad company or to others. The papers relating to the investigation herein referred to are herewith transmitted for the files of your office. [See letter to Register and Receiver, Evanston, March 21, 1903, below.] WITHDRAWAL OF MARCH 21, 1903. Telegram. March 21, 1903. Register and Receiver, Evanston, Wyoming. Suspend until December first, nineteen hundred and three, from disposition under the raihoad grant the following described lands: Beginning on western boundary of Wyoming at point where same intersects south line of township thirteen north; run- ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 83 ning thence east along said township line to its intersection with eastern line range one hundred and seventeen west; thence north to southern line of township fifteen north; thence north along said range line with its offsets to northern line township twenty-one north; thence along said township line to Western boundary of Wyoming; thence south along said State boundary to place of beginning. Suspend until December first, ninteen hundred and three, from entry, location and disposition of every character under any of the public land laws other than the min- ing laws all public lands within the limits above specifically described, but this shall not of itself delay or prevent the recognition or protection of any bona fide claim here- tofore initiated under any of the public land laws to any public lands within said limits. Letter of instructions will follow. J. H. FlMPLE Acting Commissioner. [See letter from Secretary to Commissioner, Marcli 16, 1903 (p. 81.] WITHDRAWAL, AND RESTORATION OF APRIL 1, 1903. Apeil 1, 1903. Register and Receiver, Douglas, Wyoming. Sirs: By office letter of September 27, 1901,' addressed to you, certain lands in your district and in the Buffalo, Wyoming, land district, were suspended from present disposition under the agricultural land laws that opportunity might be given to de- velop the same as mineral it appearing that said lands contain oil in paying quantities or such evidences of the existence of oil as would justify the action taken. The lands so suspended are described as follows : Township. Range. 31 N. 81 W. 32 N. 81, 82, 83, 86 W. 33 iSf. 81, 82, 83, 85, 87, 88, 89, 90 W. 34 N. 87, 88, 89, 90 W. 38 N. 77, 78, 79, 80 W. 39 N. 77, 78, 79, 80 W. 40 N. 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 W. 41 N. 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 W. 42 N. 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82 W. It would appear that ample opportunity has been afforded mineral claimants to explore and develop the land In question and that the public interests would be pro- moted by the removal of the order of suspension from such lands as now appear to be non-mineral in character. Accordingly the suspension of September 27, 1901, is revoked except as to the following described lands; Sections 25 to 36 inclusive, of T. 42 N., R. 78 W. Sections 25 to 36 inclusive of T. 42 N., R. 79 W. All of townships 41 N., Ranges 78 and 79 W. All of Township 40 N., Ranges 78 and 79 W. Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36, T. 40 N., R. 80 W. All of Townships 39 N., Ranges 78 and 79 W. Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36, T. 39 N., R. 80 W. Sections 1 to 6 inclusive, T. 38 N., R. 78 W. 1 See p. 66. 84 PETEOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Sections 1 to 6 inclusive, T. 38 N., R. 79 W. Sections 1 and 2, T. 38 N., R. 80 W. You will note this action on your records. Very respectfully, W. A. Richards, Commissioner. [Copy to Register and Receiver, Buffalo.] BESTOBATION OF APKH, 7, 1903. Apeil 7, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 26, 1900,' lands in T. 27 S., R. 18 E. M. D. M., were withdrawn from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon the allegation that same contain deposits of mineral (oil). The lands in said township were examined by a special agent of this office in the month of February 1903, and I am now in receipt of his report to the effect that same are appai'ently valueless except for agricultural and grazing purposes; that so far as he has been able to ascertain no oil or other mineral has been discovered in said township, and that no attempt at mineral development is now being made. He interviewed a number of residents in the vicinity and appends their statements to the effect that to their knowledge there is no indication of oil or other mineral upon said lands and that no development work for the production of minerals is being prosecuted in any portion thereof and that in their opinion same is chiefly valuable for agricultural purposes. The agent therefore has reached the conclusion that the lands in T. 27 S., R. 18 E., have no value for mineral but do pos- sess some value for agricultural and grazing purposes and he accordingly recommends that the order of suspension be removed therefrom. It appears from an examination of the records of this office that said township was returned as agricultural by the survey thereof and that no mineral applications or entries have been presented for lands therein. Applications have, however, been received at this office for entry of a portion of said lands under the agricultural land laws. In vie* of the finding made by the special agent and of the other facts men- tioned herein it would appear that no reason for the further suspension of said lands exists and said Township 27 South, Range 18 East, M. D. M., is hereby relieved from the suspension placed thereon by telegram "P" of February 26, 1900. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLB Acting Commissioner. restoration of april. 18, 1903. April 18, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 26, 1900," the lands in T. 26 S., R. 18 E., M. D. M., were withdrawn from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon the allegation that the same contain deposits of mineral (oil). The lands in said township were examined by a special agent of this office in the month of March 1903 and I am now in receipt of his report to the effect that the same are valueless except for agricultural and grazing pirrposes; that so far as he has been able to ascertain no oil or other mineral 1 See p. 61. ORDEKS AND COERESPONDENCE. 85 has been discovered in said township and that no attempt at mineral development ia being made. He interviewed a number of residents in the vicinity and appends their sworn statements to the effect that to their knowledge there are no seepages of oil to be found upon any portions of said lands and no discovery of oil or other mineral has ever been made; that no development work for the production of oil or other mineral is being, or has ever been prosecuted on any portion of said lands, and that in their opinion they have no value whatever for oil or minerals of any kind. The agent therefore has reached the conclusion that the lands in said township have no value for mineral but do possess some value for agriculture and grazing purposes, and he accordingly recommends that the lands be relieved from suspension. It appears from an examination of the records of this office that said township was returned as agricultural by the surveyor general and that no mineral applications or entries have been presented for lands therein. Applications have, liowever, been received for entry at this office of a portion of said lands under the agricultural laws. In view of the finding made by the special agent and of the other facts mentioned herein it would appear that no reason for the further suspension of said lands exists and said T. 26 S., R. 18 E., M. D. M., is hereby relieved from the suspension placed thereon by telegram "P" of February 26, 1900. ************* Very respectfully, J. H, FlMPLE Acting Commissioner. restoration of april 30, 1903. April 30, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 26, 1900,' the lands in T. 25 S., R. 17 E., M. D. M., were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on account of their alleged mineral (oil) character. March 29, 1903, said township was examined by a special agent under direction of this office and on April 10, 1903, he submitted report to the effect that he found no evidence that oil or other mineral has been discovered on any of the lands embraced therein and that no attempt at mineral development is now being made. He inter- viewed, and obtained the affidavits of, a number of residents of the locality all of whom agree in stating that the lands are chiefly valuable for agricultural and grazing purposes and that there are no mineral indications thereon. Said agent accordingly recommends that the township be relieved from further suspension. The said town- ship was returned as agricultural ^y the official survey thereof and it would appear from the records of this office that no mineral applications or entries have been pre- sented for lands therein during the period of suspension. In view of these facts and of the statements contained in the special agent's report and accompanying affidavits, T. 25 S., R. 17 E., M. D. M., is hereby relieved from the suspension placed thereon by said telegram "P" of February 26, 1900. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Assistant Commissioner. 1 See p. 61. 86 PETKOLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. restoration of mat 8, 1903. May 8, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 26, 1900,^ T. 26 S., R. 17 E., M. D. M., was suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on account of its alleged mineral (oil) character. March 30, 1903, said tract was visited by a special agent of this office who reports that so far as he has been able to ascertain there has been but one attempt made to produce oil in the township and that resulted in failure; that he interviewed many persons well acquainted with said lands who agree in stating that no oil or other mineral has ever been discovered thereon and that no attempt at mineral development is now being made. He further states that the lands are apparently valueless except for agri-cultuial and grazing purposes and recommends that they be relieved from fur- ther suspension. The report is accompanied by the affidavits of two persons resident in the vicinity, corroborative of the statements made in the report. The lands in question were returned as agricidtural by the survey thereof and I do not find that any mineral applications or entries have been presented therefor. In view of these facts and the statements contained in the report of the special agent, T. 26 S., R. 17 E., M. D. M., is hereby relieved from the suspension placed thereon by said telegram "P" of Feb. 26, 1900. Make the proper notations upon yourrecords. Very respectfully, J. H. Pimple Acting Commissioner. restoration of ma.t 8, 1903. Mat 8, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegrams "P" of February 26th ^ and 28,' 1900, Townships 25, 26 and 27 S., R. 19 E., M. D. M., were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on account of their alleged mineral (oil) character. Said townships were recently visited by a special agent of this office who reports that no mineral has ever been dis- covered on any portion of the land in question and that no attempt at mineral develop- ment is now being made so far as he is able to ascertain.- He states that a well was bored on Sec. 9, T. 25 S., R. 19 E. some time ago but that no oil was obtained and the well was abandoned. He reports that the lands are valueless for mineral but do possess some value for agricultural and grazing purposes, and therefore recommends that they be relieved from further suspension. The statements contained in his said report are corroborated by the affida\'its of two residents of the vicinity. Said townships were returned as agricultural by the official survey thereof and I find no evidence on the records of this office that any of the lands have been applied for or entered under the mineral land laws. In view of these facts, the said townships 25, 26 and 27 S,, R. 19 E., M. D. -M. are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Acting Commissioner. 1 See p. 01. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 87 RESTORATION OF AUGUST 18, 1903. AuopsT 18, 1903. Eegisteb and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: By office letter of August 11, 1900,' the land in townships 1 S. of ranges 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 W., S. B. M., were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon allegation that same was valuable for its deposits of mineral foil). February 13, 1902, you transmitted to this office, in connection with the record in case of the application of Jose Serrano to enter under the homestead laws a portion of section 9, T. 1 S., R. 20 W., a statement by Mr. H. W. Duncan to the effect that the suspension of said lands has resulted in hardship to settlers and to those desiiing to settle upon the public domain and has served no good purposes and that notwithstanding the fact that considerable prospecting has been done no oU whatever has been discovered. Said record is also accompanied by a petition signed by William F. Swinney and four other persons who state that they are settlers in T. 1 S., K. 20 W., and request that the order of suspension be revoked for the reason that the lands withdrawn are non- mineral in character and have no value except for farmiag and grazing purposes. Mr. A. W. Marsh, of Los Angeles, has filed in this office a number of statements to the effect that the lands in question are of no value except for their deposits of mineral and that if the order of suspension is allowed to remain, the mineral prospectors will be enabled to enlist capital to assist in the development of the deposits of mineral therein contained, but if the order of suspension is revoked it will be impossible to obtain money to complete the work. The statement is accompanied by several affidavits from persons who state that they are familiar with the lands in question and that in their opinion the whole district is essentially mineral except a few tillable spots now occupied by homesteaders. Acting under instructions received from this office, a special agent visited the land in question during the month of July, examined same and interrogated a number of persons resident in the vicinity, obtaining their affidavits as to the character of the land and other facts pertinent to the investigation. The special agent now reports that careful inquiry of persons resident in the vicinity failed to elicit anything which would show that the lands have any value for oil or minerals of any kind. One well was bored in T. 1 S., B. 20 W., some time ago but instead of oil, water was found and the well was abandoned. He also found, in Sec. 27, T. 1 S. , R. 17 W. , upon the home- stead claim of John Henry an incline of about 100 feet and a shaft fifteen feet in depth in none of which was any discovery of oil or mineral made. He further reports that he did not find, in any portion of the townships hereinbefore desciibed, any oil seepages, oil springs, surface or other indications of oil or mineral which would war- rant the lands being classed as mineral in character. The only indication of oil he discovered was a slight coating in some small wells or seams of hard rock on the home- stead claim of John Henry. But the prospecting in which Mr. Henry is engaged has up to this time failed to resiilt in the discovery or development of oil or mineral of any kind. The said report is accompanied by the affidavits of a number of persons resident near the lands who state that in their opinion no discoveries of mineral suffi- cient to warrant the continuance of the order of suspension have been made upon the lands in question; that while the land is rough and broken there are numerous fertile and tillable valleys, while the mountain sides will afford grazing for cattle thus making the land more valuable for agricultural and grazing purposes than for mineral. The special agent also forwards an affidavit made by Mr. A. W. Marsh which states in a general way that he has examined the lands in question and found oil seepages, 1 See p. 62. 88 PElEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOKATIOITS. deposits of shale, etc., which indicate that the township is underl-id by depoaitB of oil. Upon careful consideration of the whole matter, the conclusion is reached that the public interest will be best subserved by a removal of the order of suspension from said land. The said order of suspension, made August 11, 1900, was intended to be temporary only, giving the prospectors time to explore and develop the district and it would appear that ample time has elapsed within which to have demonstrated the existence of mineral therein, if any does exist. It would appear, however, from the statement of the special agent, that all attempts to bore for oil have resulted in failures and that no indication of the existence of valuable deposits of mineral have been found therein. The said order of suspension of August 11, 1900, is accordingly hereby revoked. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, W. A. RiCHAHDS Commissioner. letter of october 13, 1903, from assistant commissioner to register and receiver. October 13, 1903. Register and Receiver, Bums, Oregon. StRs: By office letter of October 7, 1901,' the following described lands,^ except such tracts thereof aa had been entered or patented, were withdrawn from agricultural entry for a period of one year upon petition filed by Mr. Solomon Hirsch, of Portland, Oregon, and others, alleging that the lands are mineral (oil bearing) in character: All of sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 35 in Township 15, South, Range 43, East of Willamette meridian. All of sections 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. 32, 33, 34 and 35 in Town- ship 15, South, Range 44 East, of Willamette meridian. All of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 35, in Township 16, South, Range 44 East of Willamette meridian. All the sections lying in the west half of Township 16, South, Range 45, East of Willamette meridian, excepting therefrom section 16. All the sections lying in the east half of Township 17, South, Range 44, East of Willamette meridian, excepting therefrom section 36. July 7, 1902, there was received an application from the Malheur Oil Company, of Portland, Oregon, asking for an extension of said withdrawal for the reason that while said company began the work of development of their claims upon said lands in 1901 and had expended a considerable sum in the construction of buildings, in- stallation of machinery, and so forth, they had not had sufficient opportunity to give the lands a thorough test. Accordingly, by office letter of July 21, 1902, the said suspension of the lands hereinbefore described was extended to October 7, 1903, pro- vided petitioners "make earnest and diligent efforts" to exploit the lands for oil. The periods of suspension as fixed by said office letters of October 7, 1901, and July 21, 1902, have expired and it is believed that no good reason exists for the further suspension of the lands in question. If locations and discoveries of oil have been made upon any of the lands in question, the locators may protect their interests in the premises should any of said tracts be entered under the agricultural land laws, by filing in the proper local land office their duly corroborated protests. You will accordingly make such notations upon your records as will show that the lands are ' See p. 67. 2 See additional lands in letter from Acting Commissioner to Register and Receiver dated November 17 1903 (p. 89). ' ' ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 89 no longer suspended, but are subject to disposition under the appropriate public land laws. You will give notice hereof to Mr. Solomon Hirsch and the Malheur Oil Company, of Portland, Oregon. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Assistant Commissioner. correction of november 17, 1903. November 17, 1903. Register and Receiver, Bums, Oregon. Sirs: Referring to my letter of October 13, 1903," directing you to make such notations upon your records as will show that certain lands therein described, which were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws for a period ending October 7, 1903, are no longer suspended but are subject to disposition under appro- priate public land laws, I have to advise you that the following lands were inad- vertently omitted therefrom: "all the sections lying in the W. J of T. 17 S., R. 45 E., W. M., excepting therefrom Sec. 16." You will make the same notations on your records as to the lands last described. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Acting Commissioner. withdrawal of noveiviber 38, 1903. November 28, 1903. The Commissioner op the General Land Office. Sir: In accordance with the recommendation contained in your office letter "N" of even date herewith you are hereby authorized and directed to instruct the local land officers at Evanston, Wyoming, that the suspension contained in Departmental letter of March 16, 1903, ^ be, and is hereby continued until further orders. The telegram from the Commissioner of the General Land Office, dated the 27th instant, enclosed with your said letter, is herewith returned. Very respectfully, E. A. Hitchcock Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Evanston (telegram and letter), November 30, 1903.] restoration of november 30, 1903. November 30, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: Townships 21 S., Ranges 15 and 16 E., and T. 22 S., R. 17 E., M. D. M., were sus- pended from disposition under the agricultural land laws by telegram " P " of February 28, 1900,^ on account of their alleged oil character. 1 See p. 88. = See p. 81. 3 gee p. 61. 90 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. I am now in receipt of a report from a special agent of this office to the effect that during the month of June, 1903, he visited the lands in question and made an exami- nation thereof, failing to fmd any indications of oil or mineral of any kind that would warrant same being classed as mineral in character; that a number of wells have been bored for oil in the township last named, but no oil found and the wells long since abandoned. The agent therefore recommends that said townships be relieved from further suspension. No objections thereto appearing on the records of this oflBce, the agent's report is concurred in, and townships 21 S., B. 15 and 16 E., and T. 22 S., R. 17 E., M. D. M., are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLB Acting Commissioner. restoration of decejmbeb 14, 1903. December 14, 1903. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 28, 1900,' T. 22 S., R. 18 E., M. T>. M., and other lands, were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on account of their alleged mineral (oil) character. I am now in receipt of a report from a special agent of this office who states that in November 1903 he visited T. 22 S., R. 18 E., and found the lands therein to be generally hiUy and apparently valueless, except for grazing purposes ; that several wells have been bored for oil, one to a depth of about 1900 feet, but, so far as he could ascertain, no oil was found and said wells have long since been abandoned. He states that in his opinion there are no indications of oil or minerals of any kind that would warrant the further suspension of the lands in said township from agricultural entry. In view of the statements contained in said report and of the fact that the records of this office disclose no objection thereto said T. 22 S., R. 18 E., M. D. M., is hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FmpLE, Acting Commissioner. restoration of javcabt 7, 1904. January 7, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 28, 1900,' townships 22 S., ranges 15 and 16 E., M. D. M., were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on allega- tions that same contained deposits of mineral oil. The lands in question were visited by a special agent of this office during the months of June and November, 1903, and he reports that the lands are generally hilly and are used principally for grazing pur- poses; that, so far as he has been able to ascertain, no oil or other mineral has ever been discovered in paying quantities in the townships, although three wells were bored for oil in sections 32 and 33, T. 22 S., R. 16 E., three or four years ago, in two of which some oil was found. He states, further, that the records of the local land 1 See p. 61. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDEKCE. 91 office show that the land in which the wells are located, was patented April 23, 1891, and July 10, 1894 . It is recommended that the supended lands be now relieved . The records of this office do not disclose any reason for the further suspension of the lands in question and townships 22 S., ranges 15 and 16 E., M. D. M., are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLB Assistant Commissioner. bestobation of januabt 7, 1904. January 7, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs : By telegram "P" of February 28, 1900,' townships 28 S., ranges 19 and 20 E., M. D. M., were suspended upon the allegation that same contained valuable de- posits of mineral oil. Said lands have recently been examined by a special agent of this office who recommends that the order of suspension be recalled, reporting that, so far as he has been able to ascertain, no oil or other mineral has ever been discov- ered on any of the lands and that no attempt at mineral development is being made. His statements are corroborated by the affidavit of a citizen of Kern County who states that he is well acquainted with the lands in question and that same are chiefly valuable for agricultural and grazing purposes, there being no oil or other mineral thereon, to his knowledge. No reason appearing on the records of this office for the further suspension of said lands, I concur in the agent's recommendation and said townships 28 S., ranges 19 and 20 E., M. D. M., are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Assistant Commissioner. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. restoration of january 7, 1904. January 7, 1904. By telegram "P" of February 28, 1901,^ T. 28 S., R. 18 E., M. D. M. was suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon allegations that the same con- tained valuable deposits of mineral oil. The lands in said township have been ex- amined by a special agent of this office who now reports that, so far as he has been able to ascertain, no oil or other mineral has ever been discovered in said township, and that at the present time no attempt at mineral development is being made. The agent further states that he questioned a number of persons who reside in the vicinty and failed to find any facts which would indicate that said lands have any value for oil or minerals. The report is accompanied by an affidavit made by a resident of Kern County who states that he is well acquainted with the lands in question and that the same are chiefly valuable for agricultural and grazing purposes, no discovery of oil or other mineral having ever been made thereon to his knowledge. No reason appear- ing upon the records of this office for the further suspension of said lands, I concur in I See p. 61. ' This should have been February 26, 1900. (See p. 61.) See also telegram to Register and Receiver, San Francisco, February 28, 1900, (p. 62). 92 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. the recommendation of the special agent to the effect that the order of suspensiion be recalled. Said Township 28 S., R. 18 East is accordingly hereby relieved from suspension: Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Assistant Commissioner. restoration of january 13, 1904. January 13, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 28, 1900,' T. 23 S., R. 16 and 17 E., M. T>. M., were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on account of their alleged mineral (oil) character. A special agent of this office has recently examined the lands therein and reports that same are rough and mountainous and have for many years been used principally for the grazing of cattle and sheep; that on Sec. 18, T. 23 S., R. 17 E., he found "an oil or tar spring" and that near this spring two wells have been bored for oil in one of which he was informed that some oil had been found but not in paying quantities. ThatinT. 23 S., R. 16 E., four wells were bored for oil, about three years ago, which were practically failures and that since that time no attempt has been made to develop oil on any portion of the lands in town- ships referred to so far as he was able to ascertain. He recommends that the lands be relieved from further suspension. It would not appear from statements contained in said report that sufficient indications of mineral exist in said townships to justify a further suspension thereof and no objection appearing thereto upon the records of this office, T. 23 S., R. 16 and 17 E., M. D. M., are hereby relieved from said suspen- sion. Make the proper notations upon your records and notify the parties. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Assistant Commissioner. restoration of january 14, 1904. January 14, 1904. Register and Receiver, Marysville, California. Sirs: By letter "N" of September 5, 1900,* certain townships in your district, among them townships 18 N., R. 5 W., and 17 and 21 N., R. 6 W., M. D. M., were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws on account of their alleged mineral (oil) character. Said action appears to have been based in part upon a petition filed by Ben F. Gels of Willows, CaUfomia, and others, through Hon. V. H. Metcalf , House of Representatives, in which petition it was stated that townships 18 and 19, 20 and 21 N., R. 6 W., M. D. M., are in a locahty where a number of oil locations had been made and petroleum discovered. It was stated in the affidavit accompanying said petition that a corporation had been formed for the development of the alleged oil deposits and that it was the intention of persons connected therewith to proceed as rapidly as possible to thoroughly investigate and explore the entire tract and it was asked that the land be withdrawn and suspended from entry until a complete inves- ' See p. 61. 2 See p. 63. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 93 tigation and thorough development could be had. A special agent of this office has recently made a personal examination of townships 18 N., R. 5 W., and 17 N., R. 6 W., M. D. M., and reports that although many mineral locations were made upon lands in said locality, apparently for speculative purposes there does not appear to have been any attempt to drill for or discover oil either upon the lands in said town- ship or in the immediate vicinity thereof. He states that he has not examined T. 21 N., R. 6 W. recently but has examined the territory upon three different occa- sions during the past three years, has also made diligent inquiry of every person to whom he was recommended as having knowledge of conditions in the locality and so far as he could learn there has been no mineral discovery in the township. A well has been drilled to the depth of 2500 feet in the township immediately south but no oil in paying quantities has been discovered. He expresses the opinion that in view of the fact that no development work has been done or mineral discovered upon the three townships last described, although same have been suspended for more than three years, that the lands therein should be opened for entry under the agricultural land laws. In letter dated August 26, 1903, you stated that in the ter- ritory withdrawn by letter of September 5, 1900, there has not been to your knowledge any discovery of oil in paying quantities and at present no prospecting is being done for the purpose of developing oil therein; that frequently inquiry is made at your office by citizens who desire to make homestead entries on the land but who are pre- vented from so doing by the suspension, and express the opinion that the lands in question have no mineral value but are valuable only for agricultural and grazing purposes. The statement made in the special agent's report are not controverted by anything of record in this office and it would appear that during the period which has elapsed since said suspension, as above stated, more than three years, the peti- tioners hereinbefore named, and any other persons interested in the mineral develop- ment of the lands have had ample opportunity to explore and develop same. In view of this fact, and of the fact that it appears from the special agent's report that no oil has been discovered upon any of the lands in question, it is believed that no good reason exists for the further suspension of the lands in question. If locations and discoveries of mineral have been made upon any of the tracts in question, the locators may protect their interests in the premises, should any of the tracts be entered under the agricultural laws, by filing in the local land office their duly corroborated protests. Accordingly, in view of the foregoing, townships 18 N., R. SW., and 17 and 21 N., ranges 6 W., M. D. M., are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notation upon your records. Your are also directed to notify Mr. Ben F. Geis, Willows, Cahfornia, hereof. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLB Assistant Commissioner. restoration of january 23, 1904. January 23, 1904. The Commissioner of the General Land Office. Sir: The Department is in receipt of your office letter (N) of the 6th instant, wherein it is recotamended that the indefinite continuance, by departmental direction of November 28, 1903, of the definite suspension ordered in paragraphs numbered one and two of departmental letter of March 16, 1903 (32 L. D., 48),' respecting the lands 1 See p. 81. 94 PETEOLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. therein described, situate in the Evanstoh, Wyoming, land district, be determined, for the reason that your — office has made a further examination into the existing conditions and has reached the conclusion that no necessity now exists for the continuance of the withdrawal from disposition of the lands described. In accordance with the recommendation contained in the aforesaid letter of your office, the said departmental order of indefinite continuance of the suspension is hereby revoked. Very respectfully, E. A. Hitchcock Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, E yanston, January 27, 1904.] kestokation of februart 10, 1904. Febhxtaet 10, 1904. BeGISTER and EECErTEK, Marysville, California. Sirs: By letter "N " of this office dated September 5, 1900' an umber of townships in your district were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon allegations that they contained deposits of mineral (oil). Said action appears to have been based in part upon a petition filed by Ben. F. Geis of Willows, California, and others through Hon. V. H. Metcalf, House of Representatives, in which petition it was stated that townships 18, 19, 20, and 21, N. R. 6 W. M. D. M. are in a locality where a number of oil locations had been made and petroleum discovered. It was stated in the affidavit accompanying said petition that a corporation had been formed for the development of the alleged oil deposits and that it was the intention of the parties connected therewith to proceed as rapidly as possible to thoroughly investigate and explore the entire tract and it was requested that the lands be withdrawn and suspended from entry until a complete investigation and thorough development could be had. January 14, 1904, Twps. 18 K. R. 5 W and 17, and 21 K. R 6 W were upon recommendation of a Special Agent of this office relieved from suspension. I am now in receipt of a further report from the Special Agent to the effect that he has made three separate trips into the suspended territory and from personal knowl- edge gained from examinations of the land and from diligent inquiry, states that active development work for oil is being prosecuted in only four places in the vicinity of the suspended territory: viz. 1. By Chehalis Oil and Mg. Co. Sec 13, Twp. 14 X. R., 6 W. (not in suspended terri- tory) where considerable natural gas has been developed and good prospects for oil appear. 2. By Bear Creek Oil Co. on patented land in Sec. 10 Twp. 14 N. R 5 W. 3. By Williams Oil Co. on patented land in Sees 16 and 18, Twp 15, N. R 4 W: claimed to have discovered a good grade of oil. 4. By Washington and California Oil Co. near town of Fruito in Twp. 20 N. R 5 W., well drilled 2500 feet deep without striking oil, but stiU hopeful and endeavoring to raise funds to continue work. As a result of his investigation the Agent recommends that the W4 Sec. 6. WJ Sec 7 and NWJ Sec. 19, Twp. 14, N. R 5 W, Sees. 6 and 7 Twp. 15, K. r' 4 W and all of Twp. 20 N. R 5 W remain suspended, in order that those who are in good faith ' See p. 63. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 95 endeavoring to develop oil deposits upon the land and in the immediate vicinity may be encouraged and protected. The remaining land suspended by order of September 5 1900 should in his opinion be relieved. In letter dated August 26, 1903, you stated that frequently inquiry is made at your office by citizens who desire to make homestead entries upon the lands, but who are prevented from so doing by the suspension, and in your opinion the lands in question have no mineral value but are chiefly valuable for agricultural and grazing purposes. The statements made in the Special Agent's report are not controverted by any- thing of record in this office and it would appear that during the period which has elapsed since said suspension petitioners hercbefore named and any other persons interested in the mineral development of the lands have had ample opportunity to explore and develop same. In view of the foregoing it is believed that the public interest will be best subserved by a removal of the order of suspension from the follow- ing lands and said order of Sept. 5, 1900 is hereby revoked to that extent. Twps. 12,13,14 12, 13, 14, 12,13, 14, 16, 17,18.... 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22. 18, 19, 20, 22 20,21,22 -N., R 2W. 3 4 5 6 7 M. D. M. All of Twp. 14 N. R 5 W. M. D. M. except WJ Sec. 6, Wi Sec. 7 and NWi Sec. 19. All of Twp. 15, N. R 4 W. M. D. M. except Sections 6 and 7. If locations and discoveries of mineral have been made upon any of the lands so relieved from suspension parties interested may, should same be applied for under the agricultural land laws, file in your office their duly corroborated affidavits of protest. You will notify Mr. Ben F. Geis, Willows, California thereof. Very respectfully, J. H. FlMPLE Assistant Commissioner. restoration of february 11, 1904. Februaky 11, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegrams "P" of February 21 ' and 28,' 1900, Townships 30 S., Range 23 E. and 32 S., 25 E., M. D. M. were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon allegations that same contained deposits of mineral (oil). I am now in receipt of a report from a Special Agent of this office who has examined the SWi, Sec. 1, Sec. 15, NEJ and Si, Sec. 17, NEJ and S^, Sec. 19; Sections 21, 23, 25, 27, 33, 35, Tp. 30 S., R. 23 E., SEi, Sec. 23, SWi, Sec. 25 and the SWJ, Sec. 27, Tp. 32 S., R. 25 E., M. D. M., and who states that a careful examination thereof failed to disclose any oil seepages, oil springs, surface or other indications of oil or minerals of any kind that would tend to warrant the lands being classed as mineral. He reconmiends that same be relieved from suspension. The statements made in the Special Agent's report are not controverted by the records of this office and it would appear that during the period of nearly four years which has elapsed since said sus- pension, any persons interested in the mineral development of the lands have had ample opportunity to explore and develop the same. 1 See p. 61. 96 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATIOlSrS. In view of these facts, it appearing that no oil or mineral of any kind has been dis- covered upon the lands in question, it is believed that no good reason exists for the further suspension thereof. Accordingly, the lands hereinabove described are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. H. PlMPLK Assistant CormmissAoner. restoration of febkuaby 17, 1904. Febkttakt 17, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By telegram "P" of February 26, 1900,' upon the allegation that same contained deposits of mineral (oU) the lands in township 25 S., R. 18 E., M. D. M., were sus- pended from disposition under the agricultural land laws. The said township has recently been examined by a special agent of this office who reports that on the NWJ of Sec. 22 a well has been bored to the depth of about one thousand feet in which he is informed a trace of oil was found and that another bore will soon b€f made on the section. On the southwest quarter of said section he found a "gas spring." On section 23 two wells have been bored, in one of which the tools were lost whereupon the well was abandoned; in the second well oil was discovered at a depth of about 680 feet. On the south half of section 24 he found surface indications of oil such as oil springs, asphaltum, etc. He states that the land in the section mentioned is barren and appears to be absolutely worthless for agricultural purposes. As a result of his examination of the land he recommends that all of the township except sec- tions 22, 23 and 24, be relieved from suspension. Upon consideration of the matter it would appear that no further reason exists for the suspension of the lands which the agent recommends should be relieved except unsurveyed section 29 which it is alleged in a protest filed in this office, contained indications of oil and is in possession, under a location made April 22, 1899, of the Western Oil and Refining Company. Accordingly all lands in T. 25 S., ranges 18 E., M. D. M., except sections 22, 23, 24 and 29, are hereby relieved from suspension. The four sections excepted herefrom will remain suspended imtil further investigation as to their character has been made. Very respectfully, J. H. FniPLE Assistant Commisswmer. restoration of february 30, 1904. February 20, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: Telegram " P " of February 28, 1900,' suspended lands in T. 30 S., R. 23 E., M. D. M., from disposition under the agricultural land laws, it being alleged that same contain deposits of oil. During the month of January 1904, a special agent of this office examined section 29 of said township and reports that he found no oil seepages, oU springs, surface or other indications of oil or minerals of any kind upon said section. > See p. 61. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 97 He recommends that same be relieved from suspension. No objection thereto appear- ing upon the records of this office said recommendation is concurred in and Sec. 29, T. 30 S., R. 23 E., M. D. M., is hereby relieved from suspension. Very respectfully, W. A. Richards Commissioner. restoration of april 6, 1904 (los angeles). April 5, 1904. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: December 10, 1903, a special agent of this office was directed to submit report based upon examinations heretofore made by him, his knowledge of the lands and famili- arity with the country generally as to whether in his opinion there is any necessity for the continuance of the suspension of lands in your district suspended by this office in February 1900 ' on account of their alleged mineral oil character. He has now submitted a report recommending that All of T. 11 N., R. 23 W., S. B. M., except sections 7, 17, 18, 19 and 20, and All of T. 12N.,R. 23W., S. B.M.,. be relieved from suspension, there being, so far as he can ascertain, no producing oil wells or evidence of mineral upon the lands described. Said recommendation is con- curred in, and all of T. 11 N., R. 23 W., S. B. M., except sections 7, 17, 18, 19 and $0, and all of T. 12 N., R. 23 W., are hereby relieved from suspension. Make the proper notations upon the records of your office. Very respectfully, J. T. Macey Acting Commssioner. restoration of april 5, 1904 (san francisco). Afril 5, 1904. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. Sirs: By office letter of December 10, 1903, a special agent was directed to submit report based upon examinations heretofore made by him, his general knowledge of the lands and familiarity with the country generally as to whether in his opinion the suspension placed upon certain lands in your district by this office in February 1900 ^ should be continued. I am now in receipt of his report recommending that certain lands so suspended be relieved for the reason that there has been no mineral discovery thereon and no attempts are being made, so far as he is informed, to prospect same. Accord- ingly, the lands hereinafter described are hereby relieved from suspension: All of T. 32 S., R. 20 E., M. D. M. All of T. 32 S., R. 22 E., M. D. M. T. 11 N., R. 24 W., except sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, IS and 16, S. B. M. All of T. 11 N., R. 28 W., S. B. M. AllT. 12N.,R. 28W., S. B. M. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, J. T. Macey Acting Commissioner. ' See p. 60. ' T. 32 S., R. 22 E., and T. 11 N., R. 24 W., were withdrawn Feb. 21, 1900 (see p. 60); the remaining townships were withdrawn Aug. 11, 1900 (see p. 62). 15211°— Bull. 623—16 7 98 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND KESTOEAl'IONS. restoration of april, 5, 1904 (visalia). April 5, 1904. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: By letter of December 10, 1903, a special agent of this office was directed to submit report based upon examinations heretofore made by him, his general knowledge of the lands and familiarity with the country generally, as to whether in his opinion there is any necessity for the continuance of the suspension of lands in your district suspended by this office in February 1900 ' on account of their alleged oil character. I am now in receipt of the agent's report to the effect that certain of the lands so suspended are being developed for their deposits of mineral and that numerous oil wells have been sunk which have proved to be good producers of mineral. Other townships and portions of townships have not been developed at all or wells that have been sunk have proved to be barren. The lands upon which he states active mineral development is in progress will be allowed to continue suspended but as to the following tracts where no mineral has been discovered it is believed that no good reason exists for further suspension. Accordingly, the lands hereinafter described are hereby relieved from suspension: Sections 25 to 36 inclusive, T. 27 S., R. 27 E., M. D. M. Sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 26 and 35, T. 28 S., R. 27 E., M. D. M. Sections 1 to 18, inclusive, T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. M. All of T. 29 S., R. 20 E., M. D. M. All of T. 29 S., R. 21 E., M. D. M. All of T. 29 S., R. 22 E., M. D. M. All of T. 30 S., R. 21 E., M. D. M., except Si Sec. 11, Sees. 12 & 13. All of T. 30 S., R. 22 E., M. D. M.,exceptsections8,7,18,19,$0,27,Ei29,aruiS4. All of T. 30 S., R. 23 E., M. D. M. All of T. 31 S., R. 22 E., M. D. M. All of T. 31 S., R. 23 E., M. D. M. All of T. 31 S., R. 24 E., M. D. M. All of T. 31 S., R. 25 E., M. D. M. Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18,19, 20, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36, T. 32 S., R. 23 E., M. D. M. All of T. 32 S., R. 24 E., M. D. M., except sections SO, 31 and 32. All of T. 32 S., R. 25 E., M. D. M. Make the proper notations upon the records, of your office. Very respectfully, J. T. Macey, Acting Commissioner. restoration of april 18, 1906. April 18, 1906. Register and Receiver, San Francisco, California. Gentlemen: By letter "N" of December 19, 1900,^ Township 17 S., R. 11 W., ' M. D. M., was suspended from agricultural entry by reason of its alleged petroleum bearing character. An examination of the lands embraced therein having been directed by this office with the view of ascertaining whether any further necessity exists for continuing the suspension. Chief of Field Division Mr. E. C. Ryan, has reported under date of March 16, 1906, to the effect that he has made a careful personal examination of the 1 See p. 61. 2 See p. 63. ' Should have read T. 17 S., R. 11 E., and was so interpreted by Land Office. OKOEES AND CORBESPONDENCK. 99 conditions in the said township and found that, although several prospect wells had been drilled to depths vaiying from six hundred to fifteen hundred feet, in which some slight traces of oil had been found, no well had been sunk that furnished oil in paying quantities and that practically all efforts to develop oil in said township have, been abandoned. Ryan further reported that on section 24 an inferior quality of coal had been dis- covered, but its use has been discontinued on account of its worthlessneas for fuel, it being largely mixed with earth and rock. He expresses the opinion that a further continuation of the suspension is unnecessary. In view of the foregoing and the fact that the publication of the usual proof notices is sufficient to place any mineral claimant on his guard in the protection of his rights, the said order of December 19, 1900, is hereby revoked. Very respectfully, W. A. Richards Commissioner. restoration of mat 3, 1907. May 3, 1907. Register and Receiveb, Sacramento, California. Sirs: By letter "N" of this office dated Septembers, 1900,' to the local officers at Marys- ville, California, a number of townships now in the Sacramento land district, were suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws upon the allegation that they contained deposits of mineral (oil). Said action was based in part upon the petition filed by Ben F. Geis of Willows, California, aad others, through Hon. V. H. Metcalf. By letter "N" of February 10, 1904,^ said suspension was revoked upon report of a special agent of this office, except as to the WJ of Sec. 6, WJ of Sec. 7, and NWi of Sec. 19, T. 14 N., R. 5 W. M. D. M. and Sees. 6 and 7, T. 15 N., R. 4 W. M. D. M. No further evidence has come before this office showing that these sections con- tain valuable mineral (oil) deposits, and no applications or entries appear to have been made for lands covered thereby. The suspension as to the above described tract is accordingly revoked and you will so note your records. Very respectfully, R A Ballinqer Commissioner. RESTORATION OF MAY 35, 1907 (VISALIA). May 25, 1907. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: In February 1900 ^ this office by telegram directed the suspension from disposition under the agriculture land laws of all of T. 19 S., R. 15 E., M. D. M. T. 28 S., R. 27 E., M. D. M., Sees. 24, 25 and 36. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., M. D. M., Sees. 19 to 36 inclusive. T. 29 S., R. 28 E., M. D. M., Sees. 2 to 11 inclusive. T. 30 S., R. 21 E., M. r». M., Si of Sec. 11, Sees. 12 and 13. T. 30 S., R. 22 E., M. D. M., Sees. 6, 7, 18, 19, 20, 34 and the EJ of Sec. 29. T. 32 S., R. 23 E., Sees. 5, 6, 8, 9, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27. T. 32 S.. R. 24 E., M. D. M., Sees. 30, 31 and 32 1 See p. 63. » See p. 94. * See p. 61. 100 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND KESTOBATIONS. and other lands which need not be herein described as they have aheady been relieved from suspension. As to the lands above described by section, township and range it will be perceived that any mineral claimants have had more than seven years within which to explore and develop the mineral resources, if any, of the lands in question, and it is believed that the public interest requires the revocation of the suspension in order that lands which are in fact agriculture in character may be disposed of under appropriate laws. Such revocation will not preclude mineral claimants who have bona fide locations on the land from maintaining the same by due compliance with law and protecting their interests in the event of applications therefore under the agriculture land laws, by filing protests or contests there against. The said suspension is accordingly hereby revoked. Make proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, R A Ballingek Commissioner. kestoration of mat 36, 1907 (san francisco). May 25, 1907. Register and RECErvER, San Francisco, California. Sirs: In February 1900 ' this office suspended from disposition under the agriculture land laws Sections 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, and 16, T. 11 N., R. 24 W., S. B. M., with other lands, upon the allegation that same contained deposits of oil and that opportimity should be afforded for the exploration and development of the mineral resom-ces. The other lands mentioned have been heretofore relieved from suspension and it would appear that the lands in T. 11 N., R. 24 W., should also be relieved to the end that such of the lands as are in fact agriculture in character may be disposed of under the laws appropriate thereto. Mineral claimants who are in possession of bona fide locations upon the lands in question may protect their interests, if application be made under the agricultural land laws, by filing protests or contests there-against. Accord- ingly the suspension in question is hereby revoked. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, R A Ballinger Commissioner. BESTOKATION OF MAY 35, 1907 (LOS ANGELES). May 25, 1907. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: In February 1900,' this office suspended from disposition under the agriculture land laws sections 7, 17, 18, 19 and 20 of T. 11 N., R. 23 W., S. B. M., and other lands upon the allegation that same contained deposits of oil and that opportunity should be afforded for the exploration and development of the mineral resources therein, and it would appear that no good reason exists for the further suspension of the land in T. 11 N., R. 23 W. Mineral claimants who may be in possession of valid locations therein may protect their interests should application be filed for any of the lands under the agricultural laws, by presenting their protests or contests and if any of the lands are in fact not mineral in character, they should be subject to disposition under 1 See p. 60. OEOEltS AND C0SRESP6l>ri)ENCE. 101 the appropriate laws. Said Buspension is accordingly revoked. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, R A Ballingeb Commissioner. RESTORATION Or MAT 88, 1907. May 28, 1907. Register and RECEnrER, Visalia, California. In February 1900,' this office suspended from disposition under the agricultural land laws section 27, T. 30 S., R. 2 E.,^ M. D. M., with other ?and8 upon the allegation that same contained deposits of oil and that opportunity should be afforded for the exploration and development of the mineral resources. The other lands mentioned have been relieved from suspension and it would appear that section 27 should also be relieved to the end that such of the lands as are in fact agricultural in character may be disposed of under laws appropriate thereto. Mineral claimants who are in possession of bona fide locations upon the lands in question may protect their interests if applicatipns be made under the agricultural land laws by filing protests or contests there-against. Accordingly the suspension in question is hereby revoked. Make the proper notations upon your records. Very respectfully, R A Balmnger Commissioner. RESTORATION OF JUNE 3, 1907. JtTNE 3, 1907. Register & Receiver, Visalia, California. Gentlemen: In February, 1900,* this office suspended from disposition under the agricultiiral land laws Tps. 25 S., R. 18 E., 20 S., R. 14 and 15 E., Tps. 30 S., R. 25 and 26 E., M. D. M., and other lands, upon the allegation that same contained — deposits of oil and that opportunity should be offered for the exploration and development of the mineral resoiirces therein. The "other lands" mentioned, and sections 22, 23, 24 and 29 of Tp. 25 S., R. 18 E., have been heretofore relieved from suspension and it would appear that no good reason exists for the further suspension of the Tps. above enumerated. Mineral claimants who may be in possession of valia locations therein may protect their interests should application be filed for any of the lands under the agricultural laws, by presenting their protests or contests, and if any of the lands are in fact non- mineral in character, they should be subject to disposition under the appropriate laws. Said suspension is accordingly hereby revoked. Make the proper notice upon your records. Respectfully, R A Ballinger Commissioner. ' See p. 61. ' Should be, and on original may have been, T. 30 S., R. a E. ' T. 30 S., Rs. 25 and 26 E., seem never to have been withdrawn. Their inclusion in this letter probably results from an erroneous reading of the telegram of February 28, 1900, to Register and Receiver at Visalia. For withdrawal orders of remaining townships see p. 61. 102 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. PERIOD FROM JUNE 30, 1907, TO SEPTEMBER 16, 1909. LETTER OF JUNE 30, 1907, FROM RALPH ARNOLD TO DIRECTOR. CoALiNQA, Oal. June so, 1907. Dr. Geo. Otis Smith, Director, U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. My dear Dr. Smith: I have just heard indirectly that you and Mr. Garfield and Mr. Pinchot are to be in this part of the country some time during the summer. While you are on the coast I hope that you may induce Mr. Garfield to come up here and see if something can not be done to settle the land question around here. The area we are mapping this summer, including the Coalinga, McKittrick, Midway and Sunset oil districts con- tains the only vacant land, giving promise of being oil productive, that I know of in this part of the state. This land which, with few exceptions, is absolutely worthless except for oil land, is being taken up by homesteaders, by scrip and in various other ways. The legitimate oil promoters are anxious that something be done to safeguard the interests of those who are trying to gain title to the land by legitimate develop- ment, such as drilling. Will you not take up this matter with Mr. Garfield? Very truly yours, Ralph Arnold EXTRACT FROM LETTER OF AUGUST 13, 1907, FROM RALPH ARNOLD TO DIRECTOR. CoALiNQA, Cal. Aug. IS, 1907. Dr. Geo. Otis Smith, Director, U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. Mt dear Doctor Smith: After all of my writing and telegraphing I finally made arrangements to meet Secre- tary Garfield in Los Angeles, where we had a very satisfactory conference regarding the land situation here. He was going to take the matter up with Commissioner Ballinger immediately and I think will thus settle the perplexing questions for some time to come. ************* Very truly yours, Ralph Arnold Paleontologist. withdrawal op august is, 1907. August 15, 1907. The Commissioner OF the General Land Office. Sir: I am informed by Mr. Ralph Arnold of the Geological Survey, who is at present investigating the oil resources and making a geological map of Coalinga and adjacent fields of California, that certain government lands near Coalinga, presumably oil bearing, are being entered under the homestead laws. I am further informed that upon the completion of the geological work in the district, it will be possible to indicate with considerable accuracy just what lands are mineral bearing. Until the completion of the detailed map which will be furnished during the coming winter, Mr. Arnold requests that all government land lying within the territory ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 103 enumerated on the accompanying page, be temporarily withdrawn from homestead entry. It is said that nearly, if not quite all of the land mentioned is unfitted for agricultural purposes, and that most of the entries recently made in this region under the homestead and scrip laws are of such a character as to indicate to the most casual observer that the mineral and not the agricultural resources ftre the ones sought. In view of the conditions I hereby direct you to temporarily withdraw the lands ^described in the accompanying list. ■ Very respectfully, George W. Woodruff Acting Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, August 21, 1907.] [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland, Novembers, 1907.] List of Lands to he Temporarily Withdrawn from Agricultural Entry in Fresno and Kings Counties, California. Twp. 18 S. R. 15 E. M. D. M. Sees. 29, 30, 31 & 32 18 " 16 " 19 " 15" 19 " E/2 of 20 " 20" 16 " " except Sees. 4 & 24 & NE/4 of Twp. 14" 15 " 20 " 16" E/2 " 21 " 21 " 14 " 15 " 21" 16 " 21" NE/4 & Sees. 4 & 24 22 " 22 " 17 " except NE/4 of township. 15 " 16 " 22 " 17" 22 " 18 " SW/4 of 22 " NE/4 of 23 " 23 " 19 " 16 " 17 " 23 " 18 " 23 " 19 " 24 " 17 " 24" 18 " 24 " 19 " NE/4 & Sees. 4 & 24 25." 25" 17 " 18 " 25" 19 " Sees. 28, 29, 31 to 35 25 " 20 " Sees. 1 to 12, 26 " IS " Sees. 1 to 12, 26" 19 " NE/4 & Sees. 4 & 24 26 '' Sees. 18, 19 & 30 26 " 20 " 21" 104 PETROLEUM "WITHDEAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. tetteb of febbuar.t 34, 1908, from dibectob to sbcbetabt. February 24, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior, Washington, D. C. Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to page 15 (inclosed herewith) of the Daily Consular and Trade Report of the Department of Commerce and Labor, of Saturday, February 15, 1908, which directs attention to the superiority of liquid fuels, that is, petroleum products in one or another form, on steamships, and also to the policy of the British Government in using such liquid fuels as emergency fuels in battle ships; also to the editorial on page 3 of The Oil Industry of January 15, 1908. It will be easy, if desired, to multiply the authoritative statements already in print I concerning the superiority of liquid fuel for the Navy. For that reason I have to recommend that the filing of claims to oil lands in the State of California be suspended in order that the Government may ■continue ownership of valuable supplies of liquid fuel in this region where all fuel is expensive. It is evident from the many reports on the superiority of liquid fuel that the ques- tion of its adoption is simply a question as to the price at which suitable petroleum products can be purchased. The present rate at which the oil lands in California are being patented by private parties will make it impossible for the people of the United States to continue owner- ship of oil lands there more than a few months. After that, the Government wiU be obliged to repurchase the very oil that it has practically given away. The inadequacy of the coal supply on the Pacific Coast is well known to everyone who has made the subject of fuel a study. The local supply is derived entirely from a tew mines on Puget Sound and one locality in eastern Washington. There are also some coal developments in Oregon, but no deposits here of a quality much above a lignite. In California the supply is limited to a small production of poor coal and coal briquettes about Mount Diablo, near San Francisco; and one mine in Monterey County, which is producing a small quantity of a fairly good bituminous which is not being marketed as yet, owing to poor transportation facilities. The great bulk of the coal used on the Pacific Coast is obtained from our western inland fields or from Australia. Regarding the petroleum supply, the production last year did not meet the require- ments of the trade, and the reserve stock was drawn on to meet the demand. At present the rate of increase in demand is more rapid than the increase in production, and this, taken in connection with the great falling off in certain of the older fields, due to depletion of the sands and to flooding by water of sands which otherwise might be productive, shows how important is this matter of a conservation of the remaining supply. Those areas in which the probabilities are greatest for striking commercial deposits of oil have nearly all been prospected with a drill and either proven or con- demned. There are only a few areas of probable oil territory now remaining under governmental control, and these are rapidly being filed on and patented, either through legitimate oil development or by subterfuge, over claims for gypsum, etc. If anything is to be done regarding the matter, there is no question but that it should be done at once, for prospecting is now going on at an unprecedented rate throughout the West. All of the larger oil companies realize not only that the supply in the proven fields is limited, but that the area over which prospecting is liable to result favorably, is also restricted. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 105 Datty Consular Reports, February 15, 1908. LIQUID PUBL. Its use favored by the British Admiralty — Used in Russian waters. J. D. Henry, in the London Times, regards the use of liquid fuel on steamships and for engines generally as settled, which he thinks will be a good thing for the oil fields in general. He says: It would not be easy to overestimate the importance of the position secured by liquid fuel in naval engineering science. Practically every problem arising out of its safe storage, complete atomization, and smokeless consumption has been solved, and 1908 finds it permanently established in the British navy as an emergency fuel in battle ships and the steam-raising power which gives the greatest speed in thirty-six of the -"coastal" torpedo destroyers and at least five of the "ocean-going" type. We have this further evidence of the admiralty's confidence in fuel oil — that many oil-fired warships are being built; that the fleet auxiliary tank steamer Petroleum is due in this country with a cargo of Texas oil; and that the new tank steamer Oberon is, on Government charter, bound for Rangoon to load the first full cargo of Indian oil for the admiralty. Used In conjunction with turbines, it has revolutionized the power and speed ideas of those who are responsible for the steam-raising equipment of the mosquito and scout types. The British triumphs of 1907 were secretly secured while foreign naval authorities neglected the subject; in the future, however, as the result of these suc- cesses, oil fuel will be an important naval and engineering subject in every country which has a navy. Liquid fuel is used extensively on vessels running between Baku, Russia, and Petrovsk and Astrakhan, at the mouth of the Volga, and on that river there are large fleets of oil-fired cargo carriers. The Caspian tank steamers (oil-fired) completed the following voyages between Baku and Astrakhan: In 1905, 4,550; in 1906, 3,631, and in 1907, 4,212. During years of large exports the monthly voyages equaled 900, or 7,200 voyages by liquid-fuel-bm-ning carriers of petroleum and its products for a single navigation. classification of june 17, 1908. June 17, 1908. The Honorable, The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C. Sir: I am enclosing herewith a list of the lands in the Coalinga District, California, which have been classified as mineral lands by the geologists of this Bureau. The lands classified as mineral include all those lying between the outcrop of the lowest oil- bearing formation, the Tejon (Eocene) and a line marking the limits of the area in which the uppermost oil sand of the District can be reached by a well less than 4500 feet in depth. This basis of classification is believed to give a wide margin to the oil producers, as, with one or two exceptions, no successful wells over 4400 feet in depth have been drilled in the California oil fields. In deaUng with oil lands it must be borne in mind, however, that absolute deter- mination, by work on the surface, of the occurrence or non-occurrence of oil in any one locality is not possible. The best that can be done is to calculate the degree of probability on the basis of surface indications and structural conditions. Such calcu- lations have been made in the Coalinga field and the lands mentioned in the accom- panying list are believed to be those which future development will prove to be more or less oil-bearing. It is therefore requested that the lands mentioned in the accompanying list be withdrawn from any but mineral land entry. It is believed that all of the other lands lying between the north line of T. 19 S., and the south line of T. 24 S., M. D. M., and between the west line of R . 14 E . , and the east line of R . 19 E . , are non-mineral bearing in so far as petroleum is concerned. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. 106 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. STATE OF CALIPOKNIA, MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN. Withdraw as Mineral Land. Open up all rest between north line of T. 19 S., and south line of T. 24 S., between west line B. 14 E., and east line of R. 19 E. T. 18 S., R. 15 E., (W. i and SE. J Sec. 36), Sees. 35, 34, 33. T. 19S., R. 14E., (SW. i SE. i, NE. i of Sec. 25), (S. i of Sec. 35), Sec. 36. T. 19 S., R. 15 B., Sees. 1 to 4, 8 to 17, (SE. i of Sec. 18), 19 to 36, except (NW. i of Sec. 19). T. 19S., R. 16 E., W. J of the following sections: 7, 18, 19 and 30, and whole of Sec. 31. T. 20 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 22 to 26, 35, 36. T. 20 S., R. 15 E., All of township except the following Sees. 23, 26, 35, 36, (SW. J Sec. 14), (E. i Sec. 27), (NW. i, SW. J, NE. J Sec. 25). T. 20S., R. 16E., (W. i Sec. 5), Sees. 6, 7, 8, (SW. i See. 9), Sees. 16 to 21, (W. J See. 22), Sees. 27 to 30, (NE. i Sec. 31), Sees. 32 to 33, (W. i Sec. 34). T. 21S., R. 14 E., Sec. 1, (E. i See. 2), See. 12, (NW. {, NE. i, SE. i Sec. 13). T. 21 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 2 to 9, (N. ^ See. 10), (NW. i See. 11), (S. 4 Sec. 16), Sees. 17, 18, 21, 22, (NW. i SE. i, SAV. i Sec. 23), Sees. 26. 27, (E. i Sec. 28), (NW. i, NE. i, SE. J Sec. 34), (W. i See. 35). T. 21 S., R. 16 E., (N. i See. 3), (NE. i Sec. 4), T. 21 S., R. 17 E., Sees. 33, 34, (NW. i, S. i See. 35), T. 22 S., R. 15 E., (SW. i Sec. 5) (S. i See. 6), Sees. 7, 8, (NW. i, S. } See. 9), (SW. i Sec. 10) (SW. i See. 13), (NW. i, SE. i, SW. i Sec. 14), Sees. 15, 16, (N. J Sec. 17), (N. J Sec. 18), (NW. i Sec. 22), (NVV. i, E. i See. 23), Sees. 24, 25, (NE. J Sec. 26). T. 22 S,. R. 16 E., (NW. i, S. i Sec. 19), (SW. i Sec. 20), (SW. i Sec. 27), (NAV. i, S. i See. 28)," Secs. 29, 30, (N. i Sec. 31), Sees. 32 to 34, (SW. i Sec. 35). T. 22 S., R. 17 E., (NW. 1, S. J Sec. 1), Sees. 2, 3, (E. J See. 4), (NW. i, E. J Sec. 10), Sees. 11, 12, (NW. i, E. i Sec. 13), (NE. i See. 14). T. 22 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 7, (NW. i, S. i Sec. 8), (NW. i S. J Sec. 16), Sees. 17, 18, (N. J See. 19), Sees. 20, 21, 22, (SW. i Sec. 25), Sees. 26, 27, 28, (NE. i Sec. 29), (NE. j Sec. 33), See. 34, 35, 36. T. 23 S., R. 16 E., (S. i Sec. 1), Sees. 2, 3, 4, (N. i Sec. 10), Sees. 11, 12, (N. i Sec. 13). T. 23S., R. 17E., Sec. 7, (S. i See. 8), (SW. i Sec. 15), (NW. i, S. i Sec. 16), See. 17, (NW. }, E. i Sec. 18), (N. i Sec. 20), Sees. 21, 22, (SW. i Sec. 23), (SW. J Sec. 25), See. 26, (N. i SE. i Sec. 27), (NE. i Sec. 35), Sec. 36. OEOEES AND COa&ESPONiOEH-CE. 107 T. 23 S., R. 18 E., Sees. 1, 2, (NE. i Sec. 3), (E. J Sec. 11), Sees. 12, 13, (N. 4, SE. i See. 24), (NE. i See. 25), (SW. i Sec. 31). T. 23 S., R. 19 E., (W. i Sec. 6), Sec. 7, 18, 19, (W. i Sec. 20), (SW. i Sec. 28), Sec. 29, 30, (E. i See. 31), Sees. 32, 33, (SW. i Sec. 34). T. 24 S., R. 18 E., (SW. i Sec. 5), Sees. 6, 7, (NW. i, 8. i Sec. 9), (SW. i See. 15), Sec. 16, (N. J SE. i Sec. 17), (N. J, SE. i Sec. 21), (NW. h S. i Sec. 22), Sec. 27, (E. i See. 28), Sec. 34, (W. i Sec. 35). T. 24 S., R. 19 E., Sees. 3, 4, (N. i SE. i Sec. 5), Sees. 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, (SW. i Sec. 26), Sees. 27, 28, (N. h SE. i Sec, 33), Sec. 34, (NW. i, S. i Sec. 35). LETTER OF JULY 8, 1908, FROM RALPH ARNOLD TO DIRECTOR. The DIRECTOR, J)^^L..,G...,July8,im. U. S. Geological Scjrvet, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am in receipt of a letter dated July 8th from Mr. M. R. Campbell, requesting that certain information concerning public lands south of Ooalinga, Cal., be sent to Mr. Heltman, mineral division. General Land Office. Please inform Mr. Heltman as follows: That of the land temporarily withdrawn last summer only that lying in Townships 19 to 24 South and Ranges 14 to 19 East, M. D. M., inclusive, has been passed upon. All of the rest south of the above is now being examined and will be reported on next winter; it should therefore not be restored to homestead entry. I would suggest that you request the Secretary to temporarily withdraw from home- stead entry all of the land covered by the McKittrick-Sunset special, which was sur- veyed last winter, and upon which I am now working. The reasons for doing this are the same as those offered for the withdrawal of the Coalinga lands. Part of the MeKit- trick-Sunset area were withdrawn at the time of withdrawing the Coalinga lands. Verj' respectfully, Ralph Arnold Paleontologist. withdrawal and restoration op july 10, 1908. July 10. 1908. Register and Receiver, Visalia and Oakland, California. Sirs: By office letters of August 21 ^ and November 8, 1907,^ certain described lands situated in Fresno and King Counties, were temporarily withdrawn from agricultural entry pending an investigation thereof by the Geological Survey, and you were directed to note the withdrawals on your records, and thereafter, to accept no agri- cultural entries or filings therefor until further advised by this office. I am now in receipt of a report dated June 17, 1908, from the Director of the Geological Survey, in which the lands described in the list hereto attached are classified as oil lands. You will note this classification on your records. 1 Letters to Register and Receiver, Visalia and Oakland respectively, notifying of withdrawal of August IS, 1907. 108 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Applications for th«se lands as mineral may be presented, received and adjudicated under the existing mining laws and iiegulations, but applications under the agricul- tural laws must be accompanied by ex parte affidavits alleging the non-mineral character of the tracts applied for and must be forwarded to this office for consideration, where- upon, if the showing made appears sufficient a hearing will be ordered to determine the real character of the land, the burden of proof, in view of the classification, being upon the agricultural claim. The remainder of the lands withdrawn by said letters of August 21 and November 8, 1907, and not hereby classified, with the exception of those withdrawn in town- ships 25 S., R. 17, 18, & 19 E., and townships 26 S., R. 18, 19, 20, and 21 E.,' are restored to filing and entry under the general land laws. The townships above described will be made the subject of a communication in the future. Very respectfully, S. V. Proudpit Acting Commissioner. Approved July 10, 1908. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. letter of august 35, 1908, from acting director to secretary. August 25, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretaky of the Interior. Sir: I would respectfully request that all the land, excepting that described below, covered by the map of the McKittrick-Sunset Oil Districts, California, ^ which was surveyed last winter, and upon which Mr. Arnold ia now working, be temporarily withdrawn from homestead entry. On June 17, 1908, I recommended that the following lands T. U S., R. 18 E. N. h S. E. i, Sec. 21 N. W. \, S. i. Sec. 22 Sec. 27 E. I Sec. 28 Sec. 34 W. J, Sec. 35 T. U 8., R. 19 E. Sees. 21 and 22 S. W. }, Sec. 26 Sees. 27 and 28 N. \, S. E. i. Sec. 33 Sec. 34 N. W. i, S. i. Sec. 35 represented on the accompanying map of the McKittrick-Sunset oil districts, be with- drawn from entry. This part of the McKittrick-Sunset area was withdrawn at the time of the withdrawal of the CoaUnga lands. 1 See correction letter of September 8, 1908 (p. 109), adding T. 25 S., R. 20 E., to townships excepted from restoration. 2 For list ot lands prepared from map by Land Oifice, see withdrawal of September 14, 1908 (p. 109). OEDEKS AND COEBESPONDENCE. 109 The McKittrick-Suneet Oil Districts map embraces a strip running from a point, the latitude and longitude of which is northwest to 120° 10' and 35° 30' and southeast to 119° 10' and 35° 00'. The. area is in Kern and San Luis Obispo counties. The Eighth Standard Parallel South, Mount Diablo Base Meridian, is in the southern por- tion. Township 11 N. is along the southern edge, and Township 25 S. is along the upper. The reasons for making this recommendation are the same as those offered for the withdrawal of the Coalinga lands, as stated in my letter of June 17, 1908. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZEB Acting Director. correction of september 8, 1908. September 8, 1908. Register and Receiver, Visalia, California. Sirs: Referring to office letter of July 10, 1908,' advising your office of the receipt from the Director of the U. S. Geological Survey, of the classification of certain of the lands in Fresno and King counties, included in the temporary withdrawal of August 21, 1907, it is observed that the last paragraph of said letter is in error in that T. 25 S., R. 20E., wasnotincluded in the list of townships that were excepted from the restora- tion, for future consideration. You will accordingly note your records in accordance herewith. When further report upon these lands is received, you will be duly advised. Very respectfully, Fred Dennett Commissioner. [Same letter to Register and Receiver, Oakland.] WITHDRAWAIi OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1908. September 8, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I am in receipt, from the Department, of letter of the Acting Director of the U. S. Geological Survey, dated August 25, 1908,^ requesting the temporary withdrawal from homestead entry, of the lands covered by a map of the McKittrick-Sunset Oil District, Oalifomia, excepting, however, certain lands shown on the map, which are in a part of the Coalinga Oil District and were classified as oil lajids on June 17, 1908. It appears that the lands for which the withdrawal is requested, are in Kern and San Luis Obispo counties, California, and adjoin on the south, the lands in the Coa- linga Oil District in Fresno and King counties, CaUfomia, which were withdrawn under Departmental order of August 15, 1907. On June 17, 1908,' this office was in receipt of a report from the Director of the IT. S. Geological Survey, classifying, as oil lands, certain of the lands included in the withdrawal of August 15, 1907, and opening up others to entry. The Acting Director refers to the portion of said report of June 17, 1908, in which it is stated that, the lands classified therein are believed to be those which future 1 See p. 107. 2 See p. 108. 3 See p. 106. 110 PETEOLEUM WITHDKAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. development will prove to be more or less oU bearing, as his reason for recommending the withdrawal of the lands in the McKittrick-Sunset Oil District. I would respectfully recommend, that the lands be temporarily withdrawn from agricultural entry, pending their examination and classification by the U. S. Geo- logical Survey. A list of the lands for which the withdrawal is requested, is herewith attached. Very respectfully, Approved September 14, 1908. Frank Pierce First Assistant Secretary. Fred Dennett CommissioruT. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oaldand and Visalia, September 21, 1908.] T. All 25 S, All 26" All 27" All 28" Sees. 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20 29, 30, 31,32 28 " All 29 S, All 30" Sees. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 30 " All 31" W.i 31" All 32" Sees. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 , 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,33,34, 32" All UN, AU 12" R. 17,18,19,20,21 E, M. D. M. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 tl It ii 17,18,19,20,21 t( 17,18,19,20,21 (( 22 tt 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 (( 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24, (( 25 11 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24, it 25 It 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25" it 26 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 22,23,24,25,26,27, (( (( it it W, S. B. M. i^tter of september 17, 1908, feom dibecxob to commissioner. Sept. 17, 1908. To the Honorable, Commissioner of the General Land Oppice, Washington, D. C. Sir: Under date of August 15, 1907,' the acting Secretary of the Interior directed you to temporarily withdraw certain lands near Coalinga, Cal., pending examination by the Geological Survey. On June 19, ^ 1908, I sent you a list of lands in the Coalinga Dis- trict which had been classified as mineral lands by the geologists, and requested that those be withdrawn from any but mineral land entry. The basis for the classification was given, and the belief was expressed that all of the other lands lying between the north line of T. 19 S and the south line of T. 24 S, M. D. M., and between the west line of R. 14 E and the east line of R. 19 E, are non-mineial-bearing, in so far as petroleum is concerned. I am now informed by Geologist Arnold that among the lands thus restored to agri- cultural entry there are some tracts which are considered oil land by operators in the • Seep. 102. 2 Should have been June 17, 1908. (See p. 105.) OBDERS AND COKBESPONDENCE. Ill Coalinga field. Three companies at least have started wells in the territory under question, and two of these three have expended at least $50,000 each in drilling. As soon as the land in the vicinity of these "wild-cat" wells was thrown open to homestead entry, filings were made on all of the land around these prospect wells, irrespective of whether or not there were mineral filings on the same. In fact, the quarters filed on hy the oil men were the ones most eagerly sought by the "scrippers ". As a matter of opinion, the geologists believe that the classification of last June is correct, but as a matter of policy it seems to them that an effort should be made to protect these operators long enough to allow them to prove or disprove their belief that the land in question is oil bearing. The land in question lies south of Coalinga, and is pronounced by the geologists as having little or no agricultural value, and in this opinion I concur, from my own observation last year. I recommend that the debatable strip, including the lands described below, be again temporarily withdrawn from agricultural entry, pending the exploration in progress by the oil men. I am confident that the operators are acting in good faith, and deserve protection, inasmuch as they are backing their judgment by large expenditures in drilling. I have discussed the matter with Secre- tary Garfield, and he authorizes me to express his approval of this recommendation, provided there are no complications other than those which I have set forth. The following are the lands recommended for temporary withdrawal, pending the completion of the drilling tests: MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN T. 21 S, R. 15 E; S i 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, N. i 16, N. B. i 23, 24, 25, E i 35, 36. T. 21 S, R. 16 E; S i 18, 19, 20, S. W. i 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, W. J & S. E. J 34. T. 22 S, R. 15 E; 1, 2, 12, N. E. i 13. T. 22 S, R. 16 E; 3 to 11 inclusive, 14 to 18 inclusive, N. E. i 19, N. J & S. E. J 20, 22, 23, S. i 24, 25, 26, N. i & S. E. J 27, N. E. i 28, N. i, S. E. i 35, 36. T. 22 S, R. 17 E; W. i & S. E. i 30, 31, W. i & S. E. J 32, S. W. } 33. T. 23 S, R. 16 E; N. i 1. T. 23 S, R. 17 E; S. W. i 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N. J 8, 9, 10, 11, S. W. i 12, 13, 14, N. J & S. E. } 15, N. E. i 16, N. J & S. E. } 23, 24, N. i & S. E. i 25. T. 23 S, R. 18 E; W. i & S. E. i 19, W. i & S. E. } 29, 30, N. J & S. E. J 31, 32. T. 24 S, R. 18 E; 4, N. i & S. E. i 5; N. E. i 9, W. ^ & S. E. J 10, W. i 14, N. i & S. E. i 15, N. E. i 22, 23, S. W. i 24, W. J & S. E. i 25, 26, E. i 35, 36. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. LETTER OF SEPTEMBER 34, 1908, FROM RALPH ARNOLD TO DIRECTOR. McKiTTEicK, Oal. Sept. U, 1908. Dr. Geo. Otis Smith, Director, U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. My dear Doctor Smith: I am enclosing herewith a list of townships along the southwestern side of the San Joaquin Valley lying between Coalinga, on the south, and Martinez on the north. This land covers the area now being mapped topographically, and which we expect to map geologically next season if plans prepared this year are carried out. There is considerable activity in oil development work thruout portions of this territory, and the same old problems of mineral rights vs. agricultural (mostly fake propositions to get the land for oil) are coming out. The Coalinga proposition worked out so 112 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. nicely that I believe an efiort should be made to have this land temporarily with- drawn from agricultTiral entry pending our classification of it after mapping the geology of the region. How about the temporary withdrawal of the land covered by the McKittrick Sun- set map? I sent in a request for the withdrawal sometime ago but have heard noth- ing from it. Do you know whether the suggestion was acted upon by the Land Office? A memorandum should also be sent to the Land Office protesting against the issuing of patents to oil land on gypsum development work. This gypsum ruse to obtain oil land is one of the biggest steals that has ever been tried in this part of the country. All of the men who are working it admit they want the land for oil. If these men are allowed to use this method it will be but a short time until there is no vacant oil land whatever. And the gypsum proposition is being resorted to by the biggest companies, I am sorry to say — companies that ought to have better business standards. Cannot something be done now to stop this sort of thing. This is the most important problem in the government land side of our work here, and it certainly needs prompt and permanent treatment. Our geological work is going on nicely. We will not be able to entirely cover the area mapped in the McKittrick Sunset sheet, but we will finish the most important parts. Mr. Campbell and Mr. White spent four days with me and saw all of the fields from Sunset to CoaUnga. They were well impressed with the magnificent way in which the geology shows up on the bare hills. I expect to arrive in Washington by October 31st. Very truly yours, Rauh Arnold. Transmitted thru Dr. C. W. Hayes, Chief Geologist. withdrawal, of octobek 2, 1908. September 28, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I am in receipt, under date of September 17, 1908,' of a letter from Mr. George Otis Smith, Director of the Geological Survey, recommending the temporary withdrawal of certain lands in the Coalinga oil district, Visalia land district, California, in order that drilling testa for oil may be completed therein. His reasons tor making this request are set forth in his letter from which I quote the following: Under date of August 15, 1907, the Acting Secretary of the Interior directed you to temporarily withdraw certain lands near Coahnga, Cal., pending examination by the Geological Survey. On June 19, 1908, 1 sent you a list of lands in the Coalinga district which had been classified as mineral lands by the geologists, and requested that those be withdrawn from any but mineral land entry. The basis for the classification was given, and the belief was expressed that all tie lands lying between the north line of T. 19 S and the south line of T. 24 S, M. D. M., and between the west line of R. 14 E. and east line of R. 19 E., are non-mineral bearing, in so far as petroleum is concerned. I am now informed by Geologist Arnold that among the lands thus restored to agricultural entry there are some tracts which are considered oil lands by operators in the Coalinga field. Three companies at least have started wells in the territory imder question, and two of these three have expended at least $50,000 each in drilling. As soon as the land in the vicinity of these ' 'wild-cat" wells was thrown open to nome- stead entry, fiUngs were made on all of the land around these prospect wells, irre- 1 See p. 110. OBDBKS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 113 Bpective of whether or not there were mineral filings on the same. In fact, the quarters ffled on hy the oil men were the ones most eagerly sought by the "scrippers ' '. As a matter of opinion, the geologists believe that the classification of land [sic] June is correct, but as a matter of policy it seems to them that an effort should be made to protect these operators long enough to allow them to prove or disprove their belief that the land in cjuestion is oil bearing. The land in question lies south of Coalinga, and is pronounced by the geologists as having little or no agricultural value, and in this opinion I concur, from my own observations last year. I recommend that the debatable strip, including the lands described below, be again temporarily withdrawn from agricultural entry, pending the exploration in progress by the oil men. I am confident that the operators are acting in good faith, and 'deserve protection, inasmuch as they are backing their judgment by large expenditures in drilling. I have discussed the matter with Secre- tary Garfield, and he authorizes me to express his approval of this recommendation, provided there are no complications other than those set forth. The lands involved herein, together with other lands adjoining, were withdrawn from agricultural entry "pending investigation of the character thereof by the Geo- logical Survey" by oflSce letter of August 21, 1908, under direction of the Acting Secretary of the Interior dated August 15, 1907, and were restored to all forms of entry by office letter of July 10, 1908, approved by the Department, on the recommendation of the Director of the Geological Survey under date of June 17, 1908. In view of the facts set forth by the Honorable Director, I concur in his conclusions, and recommend that the lands be temporarily withdrawn from agricultural entry pending the completion of the drilling tests now going on. A list of the lands for which withdrawal is requested is attached herewith. Very respectfully, Feed Dennett CoTnmissioner . Approved October 2, 1908. Frank Pierce First Assistant Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, October 3, 1908.] letter of october s4, 190s, from director to secretary. October 24, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretary oi' the Interior. Sir: I desire to bring to your attention an extreme case of the waste of a mineral resource in the United States, in the hope that the legal officers of the Department may be able to suggest some method of conservation. The Chief Geologist of the Survey, C. W. Hayes, recently visited the Caddo oil field in Louisiana, in company with David T. Day, who is in charge of the Survey's investigation into the subject of oil production. The Chief Geologist's report is as follows: This field is located about twenty-five miles northwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, in Caddo Parish. The field, as at present outlined by the preliminary well drilling, is very narrow and extends for some ten miles in a northwest and southeast direction. There is every indication of further extension of the field to the north and southeast. In fact, no definite limitations have as yet been determined for the field, and it may be safely assumed from present conditions that it is likely to be of much greater extent. This field has only lately come into prominence as a producer of petroleum, but for several years has given evidence of very great natural gas pressure, and several gas wells have been connected by pipe lines, first with Shreveport and later With Tex- arkana, by six and eight inch pipe lines respectively. 15211°— Bull, 623—16 8 114 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATTONS. Some four years ago one of the natural gas wellB in this field began to leak badly around the casing due to poor work in packing the weU above the gas-bearing sand. This leakage rapidly increased so that the weU soon "blew out", that is, the pressure of the gas blew tiie pipe out of the ground and tore away the surrounding earth, and the pipe, derrick, diilliDg apparatus, etc. all feU into the well and were submeiged by water which "blew out wim the gas. The gas, under heavy pressure, continued blowing out from this well for about four years. It was gradually drowned out by salt water, and eventually the escape of gas ceased. This blowing out from indiSerent work in packing the weUs has been repeated in three other cases, and at the present time the gas is boiling up so rapidly around the casing of a fifth well that another "blow out" can be expected within a short time. In one well a crater about three hundred feet in diameter has been formed, which is usiiaJly about half fiUed with water or thin mud containing some petroleum. In the middle of this the gas boils up making a large mud volcano, and periodically the entire crater fills with oil and water ovemowing into Caddo Lake. It is absolutely impossible to measure the waste_ of gas from this well which has been in progress about two years; but it has been estimated by various persons familiar with gas wells at fifteen miUion cubic feet in twenty-four hours. Still greater waste of this valuable natural fuel is going on at a dry well about a mile due west of the well noted above. Here the gas is burning with a flame varying from seventy to one hun- dred feet in height, and the waste is evidently gj-eater than in any other well in the field. In both of these wells enough of the casing remains in place to prevent the caving of the sides which might in time check or entirely stop the flow of gas. The total waste in this only partially developed field has been estimated as at least 75,000,000 cubic feet per day or over 1700 tons. This is more than one twentieth of the total amount of natural gas usefully consumed in the entire United States. No effort is being made to control these wells, and there is no record in the history of the United States of such wanton waste with absolutely no effort to check it. The engineering problem of putting down a series of weUs within two hundred feet of these burning wells is extremely simple, and it could be confidently expected that such wells, properly drilled, would draw off the gas and so reduce the pressure until the blown out wells could be controlled and safely filled in. No such attempt is being made because the oil men have the fanciful belief that after the gas has blown on the production of oil will be improved — an idea for which there is no justification, as this rapid escape of gas rather injures the oil chances of the field by permitting an influx of salt water as the gas pressure is removed. The apparent real reason for this profligate waste is that there is no immediate use for the gas beyond that supplied now forShreveport and Texarkana, and the sensational exhibition of this burning gas at night is a spectacle which will advertise the field to those passing through on trains. An investigation of this oil field in coojjeration with the Geological Silrvey of Louisi- ana is now in progress and additional information concerning it will be available in a short time. It has been suggested that if any federal lands remain in this vicinity, there might be some basis for injunction to stop this needless waste. It is evident that engineering difficulties of considerable magnitude are involved, but the geologists of the Survey believe that the operators will be able to control the gas if a serious endeavor is made. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. ijgtteb of november 6, 1908, fbom directob to secbetabt. November 6, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretaht of the Intekiok. Sm:— In connection with my letter of October 24 ' on the subject of the wanton waste of natural gas in the Caddo oil fields in northwestern Louisiana: I have the honor to advise you that a search made by the General Land Office shows that lands remaining in Federal ownership in the neighborhood of this oU field are as follows: » See p. 113. OBDEBS AND COEEESPONDENCE. 115 Township 14 North, Range 10 West: N. i NB. i, Sec. 14; N. i NW. }, Sec. 34. Township 15 North, Range 10 West: Lota 6 and 10 of Sec. 8, area 8.20 acres. Township 17 North, Range 10 West: Sees. 261 and 35, in Lake Bistineau. Township 18 North, Range 10 West: S. i SE. i. Sec. 26. Township 19 North, Range 10 West: W. i NW. i. Sec. 30. Township 21 North, Range 10 West: NW. i NE. i, SW. i SE. i, Sec. 25. Township 19 North, Range 12 West: All Sec. 28 except lot in SE. i SE. i, 3.27 acres, old bed of Lake Bodeau. Township 15 North, Range 14 West: NE. i NW. i, NW. i NE. i, Sec. 12. Township 16 North, Range 14 West: NW. i NW. i, Sec. 24. Township 20 North, Range 14 West: SE. i SW. i, Sec. 8. Township 15 North, Range 15 West: NW. J, Sec. 6. Township 17 North, Range 15 West: NW. i, Sec. 5, E. J NE. J, Sec. 6. Township 18 North, Range 15 West: E. i SE. }, Sec. 14. Township 19 North, Range 15 West: NE. }, Sec. 14, SE. J NE. J, Sec. 26. Township 15 North, Range 16 West: SW. i NW. i. Sec. 2; W. i NE. J & SW. J, Sec. 18; SW. J, Sec. 19. Township 16 North, Range 16 West: W. i NE. } & SW. i, Sec. 19; NE. i SE. J, Sec. 24; W. i Sec. 30; W. i Sec. 31. Township 17 North, Range 16 West: S. i, Sec. 6; Lot 2 (34.39 acres) Sec. 30. Township 18 North, Range 16 West: SW. i, Sec. 6; NW. i, Sec. 7; NW. J, E. i SW. i, SW. i SW. i, Sec. 13; W. i SW. i & SE. J SW. i, Sec. 28; SW. i, Sec. 30; E. J NW. i. Sec. 36. Township 19 North, Range 16 West: SW. i, Sec. 7; SW. i SE. i & W. i, Sec. 8; SW. J, Sec. 30. Township 20 North, Range 16 West: NE. i SE. i, Sec. 1; SW. i SW. i. Sec. 3 (For S. i SW. J, Sec. 3, see "C," Aug. 24, 1905). Among these lands, that located in Township 20 North, Range 16 West, and com- prising the NE. J SE. J, Sec. 1, as well as SW. \ SW. i, Sec. 3, are clearly within the known productive area of this oil and gas field. The waste of natural gas referred to in my previous letter on this subject constitutes an evident drain upon the mineral resources of the public domain. If permitted to continue it will inevitably destroy the mineral value of this public land, and render it worthless in a comparatively short time. If the Government, by reason of these holdings, can ask for an injunction against further drilling for oil or gas within the area of the Caddo field until effective measures we taken both to stop the present waste of gas and to insure wells now being drilled 116 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND BESTOKATIONS. against similar ' ' blowing out, ' ' I would recommend that this action be taken. Whether such an injunction is not possible, the determination of the conditions necessary for the protection of the Government and other property in this vicinity might well be entrusted to a commission to consist of a member of the Geological Survey, a member of the General Land Office and the State Geologist of Louisiana. I have the honor to fmther reconmiend that all the lands described herein be with- drawn from entry pending the investigation now under way as to their value for oil and gas and also that all public lands in Texas within a width of two sections from the Louisiana line opposite ihe tract between Townships 18 and 20 in Louisiana be simi- larly withdrawn from entry. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis. Smith Director. withdrawal, of november 7, 1908. November 6, 1908. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I have the honor to recommend for temporary withdrawal from all entry the follow- ing townships along the southwestern side of the San Joaquin Valley, between OoaUnga and Martinez on the north.' This area is now being mapped topographically and will be investigated next season by the geologists of the Survey. There is considerable activity in oil development throughout portions of this territory and conditions of conflict between claimants under agricultural and mineral entries are presented, as in the Coalinga field where a similar teinporary withdrawal from agricultural entry was made pending the land classification by the Geological Survey. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved November 7, 1908. James Rudolph Garfield Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland, November 10, 1908.] Lands Recommended for Temporary Withdrawal in the Monte Diablo Range between Cantua Creek and San Francisco Bay. T. 2N. , R. 2 W. T. 4 S., R. 4 E. T. 10 S., R. 8E. T. 15S.,R. 10 E. T. 2N. , R. 1 W. NE. i T. 10 S., R. 9 E. T. 15 S., R. 11 E. T. 2 N. , R. 1 E. T. 4 S., R. 5 E. T. IDS., R. 10 E. T. 15 S., R. 12 E. T. 2N. , R. 2 E. T. 4 S., R. 6 E. SW. } T. 15S.,R. 13B. T. IN. , R. 1 W. T. 4 S., R. 7 E. T. 11 S., R. 8E. SW. i . T. IN. , R. 1 E. SW. J N.J T. 16 S., R. 10 E. T. IN. , R. 2 E. T. 5S.,R. 6E. T. 11 S., R. 9E. N.i T. IN. , R. 3 E. T. 5S., R. 7E. T. 11 S., R. 10 E. T. 16 S., R. 11 E. T. 1 S., R. IW. T. 5S., R. 8E. T. 11 S., R. 11 E. N.J T. 1 S., R. IE. SW. i SW. i T. 16S.,R. 12E. T. 1 S., R. 2E. T. 6S., R. 6E. T. 12 S., R. 9E. T. 16S.,R. 13 E. T. 1 S., R. 3E. T. 6S., R. 7E. NE. i T. 16 S., R. 14 E., T. 1 S.^ , R. 4E.,SW. iT. 6S., R. 8E. T. 12 S., R. 10 E. NW.,SW.,&SE.iB. T. 2 S., R. IE. W. i T. 12 S., R. 11 E. T. 17 S., R. 12 E. T. 2S., R. 2E. T. 7S., R. 6E. T. 13 S., R. 10 E. T. 17S., R. 13E. ' See letter ol Sept. 24, 1908, from Ralph Arnold to Director (p. 111). ORDERS AND COBBESPONDENOE. 117 T. 2S. , R. 3 E. T. 7S., , R. 7 E. T. 13 S., R. 11 E. T. 17 S., R. 14 E. T. 2S. , R. 4 E. T. 7S, , R. 8 E. T. 13 S., R. 12 E. SW. i T.2S. , R. 5 E. T. 8 8., , R. 7 E. SW. i T. 18 S., R. 13 E. T. 3 S. , R. 3 E. T. 8 S., , R. 8 E. T. 14 S., R. 10 E. T. 18 S., R. 14 E. T. 3 S., , R. 4 B. T. 9S., , R. 7 E. T. 14 S., R. 11 E. T. 18 S., R. 15 E. T. 3 S.. , R. 5 E. E. i T. 14S., R. 12E. T. 3 S., R. 6E., , SW. i T. 9S., R. 8E. NW., SW., & T. 4 S, R. 3E., ,NW.i T. 9 S., R. 9E. SE. is W. i LETTER OF NOVEMBER 11, 1908, FROM A. C. VEATCH, D. T. DAT, AND RALPH arnold to director. November 11, 1908. The DiBECTOK, United States Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. Sir: In the preparation of the tables of production of petroleum and the comparison of these with the estimated supply, for the report of the Conservation Commission, it has become manifest that the necessity for conserving our supply stands in a class by itself, and that the withdrawal of public lands known to contain petroleum is an immediate necessity for the adequate supply of this material during the remainder of the century, or even for the next fifty years. This condition is due not to the popularity of petroleum, but to the character of the production, which consists in realizing on the petroleum contained in one lease before it can be pumped through the wells of an adjoining lease. This situation renders imperative favorable action on the recommendation made last year in the letter of which we inclose a copy.' Very respectfully, David T. Day Expert in charge of petroleum. A. C. Veatch Ralph Arnold Expert in charge of Cal. petroleum. Register and Receiver, NatcMtoches, Louisiana. withdrawal of december 15, 1908. December 15, 1908. To conserve the public interests, and, in aid of such legislation as may hereafter be proposed or recommended, the public lands in Townships 15 to 23 North, and Ranges 10 to 16 West, Louisiana Meridian, Natchitoches Land Office, Louisiana, are, subject to existing valid claims, withdrawn from settlement and entry, or other form of appro- priation.' Approved: James Rudolph Garfield Secretary. Respectfully, Fred Dennett Commissioner. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Natchi- toches, December 15, 1908.] ' Letter of February 24, 1908, trom Director to Secretary (p. 104). ' See letters of October 24 and November 6, 1903, from Director to Secretary (pp. 113, 114). 118 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. letter of december 16, 1908, from bai.ph arnold to director. December 16, 1908. Dr. G. Otis Smith, Director, U. S. Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. Mt dear Dr. Smith: As I understand it the present status of the withdrawals of the oil lands in California is this: For the area mapped in the Coalinga report, permanent withdrawal from any but mineral locations for those lands classified as possible oil-bearing. For the region north from the Coalinga district to near San Francisco Bay, withdrawal from all entry including mineral, pending classification of the land by the Survey. For the r^on included on the Sunset-McKittrick sheet temporary withdrawal from all location except mineral entry. In view of the fact that the most promising territory yet remaining in the possession of the government lies within the Coalinga district and the McKittrick-Sunset districts, I would suggest that you request the withdrawal from all entry of that land in the Coalinga district which has been classified as possible oil-bearing, and also of all the land included in the Sunset-McKittrick district pending appropriate action by Con- gress. This withdrawal from aU entry in the Sunset-McKittrick district is made the more necessary by the fact that it includes large areas in which the gypsum question is an important one. If you so desire I can furnish descriptions of the lands roughly described above. Very respectfully, Raiph Arnold Paleontologist. extracts from letter of june 4, 1909, from director to secretary. June 4, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sm: On September 14, 1908,' Secretary Grarfield, in order to prevent conflict between agricultural and mineral claimants, withdrew from entry certain lands in the McKitt- rick-Sunset oil districts of CaUfomia, pending classification by the Geological Survey. About two-thirds of this area has been examined by the Survey and the remainder is now being examined. Of the portion already examined, I classify 430,340 acres as oil land, and 544,480 acres as not oil land. Lists of these lands are given in the accom- panying letter to the Commissioner which is transmitted through you in order that certain matters connected therewith may be considered. I would suggest that it might be possible for you to meet this difficulty by permitting only oil locations on the land classed as "oil land." In the withdrawal of November 7, 1908, this would amount to merely suspending the present withdrawal from all entry only so far as to permit oil locations on the lands classed as oil land. In this event, registers and receivers would be informed that the lands classified as "oil" are "tem- porarily withdrawn from all except oil entry or location pending action by Congress''. There is now before the House a bill (No. 9771) which would correct this trouble, although it is objectionable in certain other features. The lands classified and reported as not oil bearing would of course be released from all withdrawals. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. 1 Bee p. 109. GRDEES AND COEBESPONDENCE. 119 classification of june 4, 1909. June 4, 1909. The COMMISSIONEH, General Land Office. Sir: Part of the lands in the McKittrick-Sunset oil districts, California, withdrawn from entry hy the Secretary on September 14, 1908,' pending examination and classification by the Geological Survey, have been examined, and I classify the following lands within the withdrawn area as oil lands: Lands Classified as Oil Lands. (Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian.) T. 25 S., R. 18 E., W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. }, SW. i of SE. J, Sec. 1; All of section 2; E. i, Sec. 3; S. i of SE. i. Sec. 8; S. i of S. i, Sec. 9; E. i of NE. i, S. i of SW. i, SW. J and E. 4 of SE. i, Sec. 10; All of Sec. 11; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. }, Sec. 12; All of sections 13, 14, 15, and 16; E. i, E. iof NW. i, Sec. 17; NE. } of NE. i. Sec. 20; N. i, Sec. 21; N. i, NE. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, Sec. 22; N. J, N. J of S. i, Sec. 23; AUof Sec. 24; E. i, NE. i of NW. i, Sec. 25; NE. i, E. i of NW. }, N. i and SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 36; T. 25 S., R. 19 E., All of sections 1 and 2; E. i, NW. i, N. i and SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 3; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 4; SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 7; NE. 1, Sec. 10; E. i, NW. i, N. i and SE. i of SW. \, Sec. 11; All of sections 12 and 13; All of section 19; SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. \, Sec. 20; NE. i, E. i of NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SE. i, Sec. 24; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 14; NE. }of NE. i, Sec. 25; W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i Sec. 18; W. i. Sec. 29; All of sections 30 and 31; W. i and SE. i of SE. i, W. i, Sec. 32; T. 25 S., R. 20 E., SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, Sec. 6; AUof section 7; SW. i of NW. }, W. i and SE. i of SW. J, Sec. 8; W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 17; All of sections 18, 19, and 20; > See p. 109. 120 PETROLEtTM WITSDBAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. T. 25 S., R. 20 E., W. J and SE. i of NW. i, SW. }, W. i and SE. {, of SE. J Sec. 21; W. i and SE. i of NW. J, SW. i, W. J of SB. i, Sec. 27; I All of sections 28 and 29; E. J, NW. i, E. i of SW. i, Sec. 30; E. i of NE. i, Sec. 31; E. J, NW. i, E. § and NW. i of SW. i, Sec. 32; All of sections 83 and 34; W. i and SE. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. J and SE. } of SE. i, Sec. 35; T. 26 S., R. 19 E., SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, Sec. 4; All of section 5; NE. J, E. i and NW. i of NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SE. J, Sec. 6; E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 8; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J, Sec. 9; N. i, Sec. 16; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 17; T. 26 S., R. 20 E., S. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, Sec. 1; All of sections 2 and 3; E. 4, NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SW. i, Sec. 4; E. i and NW. i of NE. J, Sec. 5; E. J and NW. i of NE. J, Sec. 9; All of sections 10 to 14 inclusive; NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i, Sec. 15; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. }, Sec. 23; All of section 24; NE. 1, NE. i of NW. i, Sec. 25. T. 26 S., R. 21 E., SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. }, Sec. 7; SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 18; All of section 19; W. i of NW. J, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, Sec. 20; W. i and SE. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 29; E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SW. i, Sec. 30; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 31; N. J, Sec. 32; T. 28 S., R. 19 E., SE. i of SE. J, Sec. 12; E. i of NE. i, SE. i, Sec. 13; E. J, Sec. 24; NE. }, NE. i of SE. i, Sec. 25; T. 28 S., R. 20 E., S. i of S. i, Sec. 7; S. iof SW. i, Sec. 8; SW. i, S. i of SE. i, Sec. 15; S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 16; All of Sec. 17 to 22 inclusive; W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. J, Sec. 23; W. J of NW. i, SW. i, Sec. 25; All of sections 26 to 30 inclusive; NE. i, E. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. J, Sec. 31; All of sectionB 32 to 35 inclusive; W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 36; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 121 T. 29 S., R. 19 E., SE. i, SE. J of SW. i Sec. 23; SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. }, Sec. 24; All of sec. 25; E. i, E. Jof NW. i, Sec. 26; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 35; N. i, NW. } & E. i of SE. i, Sec. 36. T. 29 S., R. 20 E., All of sections 1, 2, and 3; E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SW. i, Sec. 4; NE. i, E. i of NW. i, E. i of SE. J, Sec. 9; All of sections 10, 11, and 12; E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SW. }, Sec. 13; N. i, W. i and NE. i of SW. i, N. ^ of SB. i, Sec. 14; NE. }, E. i and NW. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. J, NW. and E.Jof SE. i. Sec. 15; ' E. i, SW. i and E. i of NW. J, NE. i of SW. i. Sec. 24; E. 4 E. i and SW. i of NW. }, E. i and NW. } of SW. i, Sec. 25; SW. iof SW. i. Sec. 26; SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. J, Sec. 27; S. Jof NW. i, S.i, Sec. 28; S. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 29; All of sections 3D to 36 incl. T. 29 S., R. 21 E., SW. J, SW. i of SE. J, Sec. 4; S. iof NW. i, S.i, Sec. 5; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 6; All of sections 7, 8, and 9; SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. } of SW. i, Sec. 10; W. i of NE. i, W. i, W. J and SE. J of SE. i. Sec. 15; All of sections 16 to 22 incl . ; SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. } of SE. i, Sec. 23; S. i of SW. i, Sec. 24; All of sections 25 to 36 incl. T. 29 S., R. 22 E., SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 29; S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 30; Allof Sec. 31; SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 32; T. 29 S., R. 23 E., S. J of SE. i. Sec. 31; S. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. i. Sec. 32; All of section 33; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 34; S. i of NW. i, S. i. Sec. 35; W. i and SE. J of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, Sec. 36. T. 30 S., R. 20 E., Sections 1 to 5 incl.; NE. i, NW. i and E. J of NW. }, NW. i and E. J of SE. J, Sec. 6; E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 8; All of sections 9 to 16 incl. ; NW. i and E. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. i, Sec. 17; E.i,NW.i,NW. iandE.iofSW.i,Sec.21; All of sections 22 to 26 incl. ; E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SW. i. Sec. 27; E. i and NW. i of NE. i. Sec. 28; N. i of NE. i, Sec. 34; E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 35; All of section 36. 122 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. All of T. 30S.,R. 21E. T. 30 S., R. 22 E., S. i of NE. i, S. J, Sec. 1; S. i of SW. i, SE. i, Sec. 2; SW. J, S. Jof SE. J, Sec. 3; SW. i of NE. i, W. i and SE. i of NW. }, S. i, Sec. 4; All of sections 5 to 36 incl. AllofT.30S.,R.23E. T. 30 S., R. 24 E., S. i of NW. i, S. J, Sec. 6; AUof Sec. 7; W. J and SE. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. }, Sec. 8; SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. i of SE. i, Sec. 9; SW. iofSW.i, Sec. 14; W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. } and SE. J of SB. J, Sec. 15; All of Sec. 16 to 22 incl.; S. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i, Sec. 23; SW. i, S. Jof SE. i, Sec. 24; All of sections 25 to 36 incl. T. 30 S., R. 25 E., W. J and SE. i of SW. J, Sec. 29; SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 30; All of section 31; W.^andSE.iofNE.i,W.i,SE.J,Sec. 32; W. i and SE. J of SW. i, Sec. 33; T. 31 S., R. 20 E., All of section 1; NW.iandE.JofNE.i.NE. iofSE.i,Sec.2; All of section 12; NE. J, E. J of NW. i, NW. i and E. J of SE. i, Sec. 13; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 24; T. 31 S., R. 21 E., All of sections 1 to 13 incl.; E. i, NW. h E. i and NW. } of SW. i, Sec. 14; E. i and NW. i of NE. i, SW. i of NW. i, SW. }, Sec. 15; NE. i, E. land NW. Jof NW. i, SW. Jof SW. i, Sec. 16; All of sections 17 and 18; NW. i, NE. i of SW. J, E. i, Sec. 19; All of sections 20 to 28 incl. ; E.i,NW.i,NE.iofSW. }, Sec. 29; NE. iofNE. i, Sec.30; NE. iofNE. i, Sec. 32; E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. J, Sec. 33; All of sections 34, 35, and 36. All of T. 31 S., R. 22 E. All of T. 31 S., R. 23 E. All of T. 31 S., R. 24 E. T. 31 S., R. 25 E., W. i and SE. i of NE. J, NW. J, S. J, Sec. 4; All of sections 5 to 9 incl.; NE. i, W. J, NW. i of SE. J, Sec. 16; All of sections 17 and 18; NE. i, W. i, W. i and NE. i of SE. i, Sec. 19; N.JofNE. J, NW. }, Sec.20; W. i of Sec. 30; W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 31; SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 32; OBDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 123 T. 32 S., B. 21 E., All of sections 1 and 2; E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 3; E. i and NW. i of NE. i, Sec. 10; All of sections 11 and 12; T. 32 S., R. 22 E., All of sections 1 to 17 incl.; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J, Sec. 18; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i, Sec. 20; E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SW. i, Sec. 21; All of sections 22 to 26 incl; E. }, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, Sec. 27; E. i and NW. i of NE. J, Sec. 28; NE. i of NE. }, Sec. 34; N. i, E. J and NW. i of SE. i, Sec. 35; All of section 36. AUofT. 32S., B. 23E. All of T. 32 S., B. 24 E. T. 32 S., B. 25 E., W. i and SE. i of NW. }, SW. }, Sec. 5; All of sections 6 and 7; W. i, Sec. 8; W. i, Sec. 17; All of sections 18 and 19; NE. } and W. J of NW. i, NW. i of SW. i, Sec. 20; NW. i of NE. i, NW. i, NW. J of SW. J, Sec. 30; SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 31; (San Bernardino Base and Meridian.) T. 12 N., B. 25 W., E. J, NW. i, NE. J of SW. i, Sec. 32; All of sections 33 to 36 incl. ; Allof T. 12N.,B. 24W. T. 12 N., E. 23 W., W. i, W. J of E. J, Sec. 28; All of sections 29 to 32 incl. ; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, NW. i, S. J, Sec. 33; W. i and SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 34; T. 12 N., B. 22 W., S. i of SE. i, Sec. 31; S. i of NE. i, S. J, Sec. 32; NE. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i, Sec. 33; All of sec. 34; T. 11 N., B. 25 W., All of sections 1, 2, and 3; N. i, N. § of SE. i, Sec. 4; NE. iof NE. i, Sec. 5; NE. i, NE. iof NW. i, Sec. 10; E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SW. i, Sec. 11; All of section 12; NE. i, E. i and NW. i of NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SE. }, Sec. 13; NE. i of NE i, Sec. 14; SE. i of SE }, Sec. 24; E. J of E. h Sec. 25. T. 11 N., B. 24 W., All of sections 1 to 18 incl.; E. J, E. i of NW. i, SW. i, Sec. 19; ■ All of sections 20 to 30 incl. ; E. J, NW. i, E. i of SW. i, Sec. 31; All of sections 32 to 36 incl. 124 PETBOLETJM WITHDBAWAL9 AND RESTORATIONS. T. 11 N., R. 23 W., SE. J of NE. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 1; SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 2; W. J of NE. i, W. §, NW. J of SE. i, Sec. 3; All of sections 4 to 9 incl. ; SW. i of NE. i, NW. i of NW. i, SW. J and E. § of SW. J, SE. }, Sec. 10; E. i, E. J and SW. J of NW. }, SW. i, Sec. 11; All of sections 12 to 36 incl. T. 11 N., R. 22 W., All of sections 3, 4, and 5; E. i, E. i and SW. i of NW. J, SW. }, Sec. 6; All of sections 7 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 34, incl.; The following lands within the area withdrawn by the Secretary on September 14 1908, have been examined and are fovind not to be oil lands and should therefore be released from the existing withdrawal: Lands Fo0Nd Not to Be Oil Lands and Released From Withdhawai,. (Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian.) All of T. 25 S., R. 17 E., T. 25 S., R. 18 E., NE. i, NE. J of NW. J, E. J and NW. i of SE. J, Sec. 1; W. i. Sec. 3; All of sections 4 to 7 incl. ; W. J, NE. i, N. i of SE. i. Sec. 8; N. i, N. J of S. i Sec. 9; W. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. J of SW. i, NW. }of SE. J, Sec. 10; NE. iofNE. i, gec.l2; W. } of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 17; All of sections 18 and 19; W. I and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J, Sec. 20; S. J, Sec. 21; W. i and SE. J of SW. }, E. J and SW. } of SE. i, Sec. 22; S. i of S. i. Sec. 23; W. i and SE. i of NW. J, SW. i, Sec. 25; All of sections 26 to 35 incl. ; W. i of NW. i, SW. i SW. iof SE. i, Sec. 36. T. 25 S., R. 19 E., SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 3; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i, Sec. 4; All of sections 5 and 6; E. }, NW. i, E. i and NW. }of SW. }, Sec. 7; All of sections 8 and 9; W. i, SE. i. Sec. 10; / SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 11; W. i and SE. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. J and SE. i of SE. J, Sec. 14; All of sections 15, 16, and 17; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, E. J of SE. }, Sec. 18; E. ^, E. i and NW. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. }, Sec. 20; All of sections 21, 22, and 23; W. J of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE i, Sec. 24; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J, Sec. 25; All of sections 26, 27 and 28; E. J, Sec. 29; NE. JofSE. }, NE. J, Sec. 32; All of sections 33 to 36; incl. ; * OEDEKS AND COERESPONDENCE. 125 T. 25 S., R. 20 E., All of sections 1 to 5; NE. i, E. i and NW. i of NW. J, E. i and NW. i of SE. i, Sec. 6; E. J, E. i and NW. i of NW i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 8; All of sections 9 to 16; E. i of NE. i, Sec. 17; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i, Sec. 21; All of sections 22 to 26 incl. ; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, E. i of SE. i, Sec. 27; W. Jof SW. i, Sec. 30; W. i of NE. i, W. i SE. i, Sec. 31; SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 32; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. J, Sec. 35; All of sec. 36. AllofT. 25S.,R. 21E. Allof T. 26S.,R. 17E. AllofT. 26 S.,R. 18 E. T. 26 S., R. 19 E., All of sections 1, 2, and 3; E. i, E. i and NW. i of NW. }, Sec. 4; SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, Sec. 6; All of Sec. 7; W. i and SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 8; NE. i-ofNEi, Sec. 9; All of sections 10 to 15 incl. ; S. i of Sec. 16; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 17; All of sections 18 to 36 incl. T. 26 S., R. 20 E., NE. i, N. i of NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SE. i, Sec. 1; SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 4; SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 5; All of sections 6, 7, and 8; -^ SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J, Sec. 9; W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 15; All of sections 16 to 22 incl. ; W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. J, Sec. 23; W. J and SE. i of NW. i, S. J, Sec. 25; All of sections 26 to 36; incl.; T. 26 S., R. 21 E., All of sections 1 to 6 incl; E. i, E. i and NW. i of NW. }, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 7; All of sections 8 to 17; incl.; E. J and NW. J of NE. J, Sec. 18; NE. i, E. i of NW i, E. J and NW. i of SE. i, Sec. 20; All of sections 21 to 28 incl.; NE. iof NE. i, Sec. 29; SW. i of SW. }, Sec. 30; W. J and SE. J of NE. i, W. h SE. i, Sec. 31; S. i, Sec. 32; All of sections 33 to 36 incl. All of T. 27 S., R. 17 E. AllofT. 27 S.,R. 18 E. AllofT. 27 S.,R. 19 E. AH of T. 27 S., R. 20 E, 126 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. All of T. 27 S., R. 21 E. Allof T. 28S.,R. 17 E. AllofT. 28S., R. 18E. T. 28 S., R. 19 E., All of sections 1 to 11; NE. i, W. i, NE. i and W. J of SE. i, Sec. 12; W. i of NE. i, W. J, Sec. 13; All of sections 14 to 23, incl. ; W. i, Sec. 24; W. J, W. J and SE. i of SE. J, Sec. 25; All of sections 26 to 36; incl. ; T. 28 S., R. 20 E., All of sections 1 to 6 incl; N. J, N. iof S. J, Sec. 7; E. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. J, Sec. 8; All of sections 9 to 14 incl. ; N. J, N. i of SE. i, Sec. 15; N. J of NE. i, Sec. 16; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J, Sec. 23; All of section 24; E. J, E. i of NW. }, Sec. 25; W. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. J of SE. i, Sec. 31; E. i of NE. i, Sec. 36. All of T. 28 S., R. 21 E., T. 28 S., R. 22 E., All of sections 5 to 8, 17 to 20, 29 to 32, incl.; T. 29 S., R. 19 E., All of sections 1 to 18 incl.; NE. i, E. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. }, Sec. 23; N. J, NE. 1 of SE. i, Sec. 24; T. 29 S., R. 20 E., SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 4; All of sections 5 to 8; incl.; W. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. i. Sec. 9; SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 13; SE. i of SW. i, S. i of SE. J, Sec. 14; SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. }; Sec. 15; All of sections 16 to 23 incl.; NW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. J of SW. i, Sec. 24; NW. i of NW. i, SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 25; E. I, NW. 1, E. i and NW. J of SW. i, Sec. 26; N. J, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 27; NE. i, N. i of NW. i, Sec. 28; N. J of NE. i, Sec. 29; T. 29 S., R. 21 E., All of sections 1, 2, and 3; N. J, E. J and NW. i of SE. i. Sec. 4; NE. i, N. J of NW. i, Sec. 5; NE. i of XE. 1, Sec. 6;. E. i, E. J and NW. \ of NW. i, NE. i of SW. {, Sec. 10; All of sections 11 to 14 incl.; E. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 15; NE. i, E. i and NW. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. i. Sec. 23; E. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, Sec. 24. T. 29 S., R. 22 E., All of sections 1 to 28 incl.; E. i, NW. 1, E. J and NW. J of SW. i. Sec. 29; NE. i, N. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J, Sec. 30; E. I and NW. i of NE. }, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 32; All of sections 33 to 36 incl, ORDEES AND COKBESPONDENCE. 127 T. 29 S., R. 23 E., All of sections 1 to 30 incL; NE. i, W. i, N. i of SE. i, Sec. 31; N. i of NE. i, NE. i and W. i of NW. i. Sec. 32; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 34; NE. i, N. 4 of NW. i, Sec. 35; N. i NE. i of SW. i, E. i and NW. i of SE. i, Sec. 36. T. 30 S., R. 22 E., N. J of NE. i, NW. i, Sec. 1; N. i, N. J of SW. i, Sec. 2; N. i, N. iofSE. i, Sec.3; E. i and NW. i of NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, Sec. 4; T. 30 S., R. 24 E., All of sections 1 to 5; incl. ; NE. }, N. iofNW. i, Sec.6; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 8; NE. }, E. i and NW. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, Sec. 9; All of sections 10 to 13 incl. ; E. i, NW. i, E. 4 and NW. i of SW. i, Sec. 14; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i, Sec. 15; N. i of NE. i, Sec. 23; N. i, N. 4 of SE. i, Sec. 24; T. 30 S., R. 25 E., All of section 28; E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 29; E. 4 and NW. i of NE. i, Sec. 30; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 32; E. 4, NW. i, NE. i of SW. }, Sec. 33; T. 31 S., R. 21 E., SW. i of SW. {, Sec. 14; SW. i of NE. i,-E. 4 and NW. i of NW. i, SE. i, Sec. 15; SW. i of NW. i, E. 4 and NW. i of SW. J, SE. i, Sec. 16; T. 31 S., R. 25 E., NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 4; SW. i and E. 4 of SE. i, Sec. 16; SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 19; S. 4 of NE. i, S. 4, Sec. 20; All of sections 21, 28, and 29; E. 4, Sec. 30; E. 4of NE. i. Sec. 31; E. 4, NW. i, E. 4 and NW. i of SW. i, Sec. 32; All of section 33. T. 32 S., R. 25 E., All of sections 1 to 4 incl.; E. 4, NE. iof NW. i, Sec. 5; E. 4, Sec. 8; All of sections 9 to 16 incl. ; E. 4, Sec. 17; E. 4, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i and E. 4 of SW. i, Sec. 20; All of sections 21 to 29 incl. ; E. 4 and SW. i of NE. i, E. 4 and SW. i of SW. }, SE. i, Sec. 30; E. 4, E. 4 and NW. i of NW. {, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 31; All of sections 32 to 36, incl. ; T. 32 S., R. 26 E., All of sections 3 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 34, incl.; (San Bernardino Base and Meridian.) T. 12 N., R. 23 W., All of sections 25, 26, and 27; E. 4ofE. 4, Sec. 28; NE. i of NE. i, Sec. 33; E. 4, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i. Sec. 34; All of sections 35 and 36; 128 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 12 N., R. 22 W., All of sections 27 to 30 incl.; NE. i, W. i, N. i of SE. i, Sec. 31; N. i of NE. i, NW. i, Sec. 32; N. i of NW. i, Sec. 33; T. 11 N., R. 23 W., W. i and NE. i of NE. i, NW. J, N. J of SW. i, Sec. 1; NE. J, W. i, NE. i and W. J of SE. i, Sec. 2; E. 4 of NE. i, SW. i and E. 4 of SE. i, Sec. 3; E. i and NW. i of NE. i, SW i and E. J of NW. {, NW. J of SW. i, Sec. 10; NW. i of NW. i, Sec. 11; T. 11 N., R. 22 W., NW. i of NW. i, Sec. 6. Geological parties are now in the field examining the lands withdrawn September 14 1908, which are not included in the above lists, and these lands should remain as at present withdrawn, pending completion of the field work. Lands Withdrawn Septembek 14, 1908, Which Should Remain Withdrawn Pending Examination and Classification. (Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian.) AUofT. 29S., R. 17E. All of T. 29 S., R. 18 E. T. 29 S., R. 19 E., All of sections 19 to 22 inch; W. JofW. i. Sec. 23; W. J of NW. i, SW. i, Sec. 26; All of sections 27 to 34, incl. ; W. J and SE. i of NE. 1, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 35; SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 36; All of T. 30 S., R. 17E. AUofT.30S., R. 18E. AllofT.30E.,iR. 19E. T. 30 S., R. 20 E., SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, Sec. 6; All of section 7; W. i and SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 8; SW. i of NE. i, W. §, W. i of SE. i. Sec. 17; All of sections 18, 19 and 20; SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 21; SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 27; SW. i of NE. i, W. 4, SE. i, Sec. 28; All of sections 29 to 33 incl. ; S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 34; W. i and SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 35; All of T. 31 S., R. 17 E. AU of T. 31 S., R. 18 E. All of T. 31S.,R. 19E. T. 31 S., R. 20 E., SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 2; All of sections 3 to 11, inch; W. i of NW. i, SW. }, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 13; All of sections 14 to 23 incl.; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 24; All of sections 25 to 36 incl. T. 31 S., R. 21 E., W. i and SE. J of SW. i, Sec. 19; W. i and SE. { of SW. i, Sec. 29; W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 30; 1 SboaJd have read T. 30 S, OKDEKS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 129 T. 31 S., R. 21 E., All of section 31; W. J and SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. J, Sec. 32; W. i and SE. J of SW. i, Sec. 33; AUof T. 32S., R. 17 E. Allof T. 32S.,R. 18E. All of T. 32 S., R. 19 E. Allof T. 32S.,R. 20 E. T. 32 S., R. 21 E., W. J and SE. J of SW. }, Sec. 3; All of sections 4 to 9 incl; SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. I, Sec. 10; All of sections 13 to 36, incl. ; T. 32 S., R. 22 E., W. ^ and SE. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. }, Sec. 18; All of section 19; W. J and SE. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 20; SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 21; S. iof SW. i, Sec. 27; SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 28; All of sections 29 to 33 incl. ; W. J and SE. J of NE. J, W. J, SE. i, Sec. 34; SW. i, SW. Jof SE. i, Sec. 35; (San Bernardino Base and Meridian.) Allof T. 12 N., R. 27 W. Allof T. 12N.,R. 26 W. T. 12 N., R. 25 W., All of section 31; W. i and SE. J of SW. }, Sec. 32; T. 12 N., R. 22 W., All of sections 25, 26, 35, and 36; Allof T. 11N.,R. 27W., AllofT. 11N.,R. 26W., T. 11 N., R. 25 W., SW. i, S. i of SE. i, Sec. 4; W. i and SE. i of NE. {, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 5; All of sections 6 to 9 incl. ; W. i and SE. J of NW. i, S. i, Sec. 10; SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 11; SW. Jof NW. i, SW. i, SW. iot SE. {, Sec. 13; W. J and SE. ^of NE. J, W. J, SE. i, Sec. 14; All of sections 15 to 23 incl. ; NE. }, W. i, NE. i and W. J of SE. i, Sec. 24; W. J, W. i of E. i, Sec. 25; All of sections 26 to 36 incl. ; T. 11 N., R. 24 W.,W.i of NW. i, Sec. 19; W. iof SW. i. Sec. 31; T. 11 N., R. 22 W., All of sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, and 36. The lands classed as oil lands, the areas found not to be oil lands, and the area in which field work is now being done and which should remain withdrawn, are shown graphically on the accompanying map. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. [Notification to Eegister and Receiver, Los An- geles, Visalia, and Oakland, June 22, 1909.] 15211°— Bull. 623—16 9 130 PETBOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOBATIONS. classification of june 4, 1909. June 4, 1909. The Commissioner, General Land Office. Sir: In connection with the examination for classification of lands in the McKittrick- Sunset oil districts of California, withdrawn from entry by the Secretary on September 14, 1908, certain lands outside that withdrawal were examined by geologists of the Survey, and I classify the following as oil land: Land Classified as Oil Land. In T. 31 S., R. 25 E., Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian. SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 3; W. J of W. i. Sec. 10; NW. i of NW. i, Sec. 15. The remainder of T. 31 S., R. 25 E., outside the withdrawal of September 14, 1908, and not included in the above Hst, I classify as not oil land. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. [See letter of June 22, 1909, to Register and Re- ceiver, Visalia, approved by Frank Kerce, Acting Secretary (p. 132).] EXTRACT FROM LETTER OF JUNE 7, 1909, FROM SECRETART TO DIRECTOR. June 7, 1909. The Director OP THE Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of June 4, 1909,' enclosing lists of lands in California, heretofore withdrawn for classiflcation, 430,340 acres of which you have classified as oil land, and 544,480 aa not containing deposits of oil. The withdrawal of the lands classified as containing deposits of oil in the lists accom- panying your said letter will be continued temporarily pending consideration of legis- lation upon the question, unless it be shown by reclassification, or sufficient evidence, that any particular tract or tracts thereof do not in fact contain deposits of oil. The lands classified in the lists as nonmineral will be restored to the public domain for disposition under the public land laws appropriate thereto. Very respectfully, R A Ballinger Secretary. restoration and withdrawal of june 7, 1909. June 7, 1909. The Commissioner OP the General Land Office. Sir: I enclose herewith classification lists ^ prepared by the Director of the Geological Survey covering lands in California, also a copy of my letter of even date addressed to the Director.' / 1 See p. 119. s See letter of June 4, 1909, from Director to Commissioner classifying lands (p. 119). ' See p. 130. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 131 The lands classified as non-mineral are hereby restored to disposition under the public land laws appropriate thereto, and you will cause proper notices to be made upon the records of your office and of the local land office. The withdrawal of lands classified as containing deposits of oil will be continued temporarily pending consideration of the question of legislation upon the subject, unless it be shown by reclassification or sufficient evidence that any particular tract or tracts thereof do not in fact contain oil . Very respectfully, R A Ballinger Secretary. withdrawaii of june 19, 1909. June 19, 1909. The Commissioner OF THE General Land Office. Sir: I am in receipt of petitions from the Mammoth Oil & Gas Company of Vale, Oregon, and other corporations and individuals, requesting the withdrawal fi'om entry of cer- tain lands in Malheur County, Oregon, stated to be unfit for agricultural or grazing and chiefly valuable for their deposits of petroleum oil and gas. The purpose of the with- drawal is stated to be that the lands may be prospected and exploited for their mineral deposits. The tracts involved are described as follows: Sections 15, 21 to 28, and 33 to 35, inclusive, all in township 19 South, range 43 E. W. M.; sections 14, 15, 17 to 20, S./2 of 21, and 22 to 35, inclusive, all in township 19 South, range 44, E. W. M.; sections 2, 4, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17 to 22, 24, 26, and 28 to 34, inclusive, all in township 19 South, range 45 E. W. M.; sections 18 and 30 in township 19 South,, range 46, E. W. M.; sections 1, 2, 3, E./2 4, 10 to 15, 22 to 27, inclusive, all in township 20 South, range 43, E. W. M. ; sections 1 to 7, 9 to 14, 17 to 19, and 23 to 25, inclusive, all in township 20 South, range 44, E. W. M. ; sections 2 to 15, 17 to 21, and 28 to 30, inclusive, all in township 20 South, range 45 E. W. M. ; sections 8, N./2, 18, and 32, all in township 17 South, range 45, E. W. M.; sections 4 and 10, township 18 South, range 45, E. W. M. In view of the decisions of the courts to the effect that there can be no reservation of public lands from sale except when authorized by some treaty, law or authorization from Congress, I must hold that I am not authorized to withdraw the land for the pur- pose indicated. However, there has been introduced in Congress a bill. Senate 2623, which proposes radical changes in the method of acquiring and disposing of public lands of the United States containing deposits of oil and, in view of the pendency of this legislation and of the further fact that lands in the State of California, withdrawn by my predecessor, and classified as containing deposits of oil, are withheld from entry because of pending legislation of tliis nature, I have to direct that the lands here involved be temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location and disposal under the public land laws, subject to valid existing rights, pending consideration by Congi-ess at its next session of the bills hereinbefore described. You will make appropriate notations upon your records and advise the local land officers hereof. Applications, selections, entries and proofs based upon locations, settlements, or right initiated prior to the date of withdrawal may be received by the local land officers and allowed to proceed under the rules up to and including the submission of final proofs. The purchase money will not be received or final certificates of entry issued in nonmineral cases pending investigation as to the validity of the claims with regard to the character of the land. Very respectfully, R A Ballinger Secretary. [NotiflcaMon to Register and Receiver, Bums, June 26, 1909.] 132 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTORATIONS. WITHDRAWAL OF JUNE 33, 1909. June 22, 1909. Register and Reoeiveh, Visalia, California. Sirs: Referring to office letter of even date advising your office of the cla.ssification by the U. S. Geological Survey of certain lands within your district, included in with- drawals made by order of the Secretary of September 14, 1908, you are advised that the U. S. Geological Survey have classified as oil lands the following tracts that were outside of the withdrawal: LANDS CLASSrPIBn AS OIL. T. 31 S., R. 25 E., il. D. M. SWi of SWi Sec. 3. Wi of WJ of Sec. 10. NWi of NWi of Sec. 15. ' The lands are temporarily withdrawn from agricultural entry pending the consid- eration of legislation upon the subject, unless it be shown by reclassification, or sufficient evidence, that any particular tract or tracts thereof do not in fact contain oil. Make proper notation hereof upon your records. Very respectfully, Fred Dennett CcmmmsioTier. Approved by: Frank Pierce, Acting Secretary, June 22, 1909. withdrawal oe july 36, 1909. July 23, 1909. The Honorable Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I have the honor to submit herewith a report with accompanying diagrams, by Mineral Inspector Thos. S. Harrison, and approved by Chief of Field Division, of an examination of certain townships in Wyoming, which were withdrawn from agri- cultural entry by office letters N of April 1, 1903,' to the local officers at Douglas and Buffalo, Wyoming, in order that parties might have opportunity to develop the land for alleged oil deposits. The lands included in said withdrawal are described as follows: Sections 25 to 36 inclusive, of T. 42 N., R. 78 W. Sections 25 to 36 inclusive of T. 42 N., R. 79 W. All of townships 41 N., ranges 78 and 79 W. All of townships 40 N., ranges 78 and 79 W. Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36, T. 40 N., R. 80 W. All of townships 39 N., ranges 78 and 79 W. Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36, T. 39 N., R. 80 W. Sections 1 to 6 inclusive, T. 38 N., R. 78 W. Sections 1 to 6 inclusive, T. 38 N., R. 79 W. Sections 1 and 2, T. 38 N., R. 80 W. 1 See p. 83. OEDEES AND COREESPONDENCE. 133 In view of the report of Mineral Inspector Harrison, it is recommended that the suspension be continued pending examination and classification as to the mineral (oil) character of the lands by the U. S. Geological Survey. Very respectfully, S. V. Proudpit Acting Commissioner. Approved: July 26, 1909. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 17, 1909, TO JUNE 30, 1910. letter of september 17, 1909, from director to secretary. September 17, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of a letter addressed to your prede- cessorin February, 1908.' The arguments presented in support of the recommendation made at that time are still valid, and they have been amplified in the Survey's Con- servation report on the petroleum resources of the United States,^ a copy of -which I submit herewith. In this report it is shown that the present production of petroleum exceeds the legitimate demands of the trade and that inasmuch as the disposal of the public petroleum lands at nominal prices simply encourages overproduction the logical method of checking this unnecessary waste would be to secure the enactment of legislation that would provide for the sane development of this important resource. In view of the well known facts of the mode of occurrence of oil and the all too com- mon practice of drilling wells close to boundary lines of private holdings that are being developed for oil, conservation of the petroleum supply demands a law that will provide for disposal of the oil remaining in the public domain in terms of barrels of oil rather than of acres of land. I have the honor to also call your attention to the estimate in the petroleum report that at least one-half pint of lubricating oil is used for every ton of coal converted into power, and that this quantity of lubricating oil represents over a half-gallon of crude petroleum. Taking this into account as well as the increasing use of fuel oil by the American Navy there would appear to be an immediate necessity for assuring the conservation of a proper supply of petroleum for the Government's own use. I would therefore renew my recommendation that pending the enactment of adequate legis- lation on this subject, the filing of claims to oil land in the State of California be suspended. In this connection it is important to note that acting on my report of June 4, 1909,' classifying certain oil lands in California, the Commissioner of the General Land Ofiice issued instructions to Registers and Receivers to withhold those oil lands from agri- cultural entry pending consideration of the question of legislation. The area of oil land affected by this action is about 427,000 acres, to at least 40 per cent of which the Government retains title. In several townships, notably T. 32 S, R. 22 E.; T. 32S., R. 23E.; T. 32 S., R. 21 E.; T. 30 S, R. 21E.; T. 31 S., R. 23 E.; T. 31 S., R. 22 E.; T. 31 S., R. 24 E. of the Mount Diablo Meridian; and in T. 11 N., R. 24 W., and T. 12 N., R. 25 W., of the San Bernardino Meridian, there are com- 1 See p. 104. 2 Day, D. T., The petroleum resources of the United States; Papers on the conservation of mineral resources: U. S. Geol. Survey Bull. 394, pp. 30-50, 1910. ' See p. 119. 134 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. pact areas of unappropriated oil land, each including from 6 to 16 contiguous sectiotfs. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. letter of september 17, 1909, from secretary to president. September 17, 1909. The President, White House. Sir:— I have the honor to bring to your attention the subject of the conservation of the petroleum resources of the public domain, with special reference to the present and future requirements of the American Navy. The six largest battleships in commission or under construction are equipped for the use of either oil or coal and the fourteen latest destroyers use oil exclusively. The Geological Survey reports that the present rate of production of petroleum can not be maintained beyond a very few years, after which a marked decrease will result in an insufficient supply and increased prices. At present the production exceeds the legitimate demands of the trade and inasmuch as the disposal of the public petroleum lands at nominal prices simply encourages overproduction the logical method of checking this unnecessary waste would be to secure the enactment of legislation that would provide for the sane development of this important resource. In view of the well known facts of the mode of occurrence of oil and the all too common practice of drilling wells close to boundary lines of private holdings that are being developed for oil, conservation of the petroleum supply demands a law that will provide for the disposal of the oil remaining in the public domain in terms of barrels of oil rather than of acres of land. The Navy has a further interest in the conservation of the petroleum supply by reason of the absolutely necessary use of petroleum products for lubrication. A very conservative estimate is that at least one-half pint of lubricating oil is used for every ton of coal converted into power and that this quantity of lubricating oil represenia over a half-gallon of crude petroleum. The recommendation was made by the' Director of the Geological Survey in Feb- ruary, 1908 ' to my predecessor that the filing of claims to oil land in the State of California be suspended in order that the Government may continue the ownership of a sufficient supply of petroleum on the Pacific Coast where other fuel is expensive. No action to this end has been taken. Acting upon the Survey's report of June 4, 1909,^ classifying oil lands in California, the Commissioner of the General Land Office on June 22, 1909 issued instructions to the Registers and Receivers to withhold these oil lands from agricultural entry, pending consideration of the question of legislation. The area classified as oil land is 430,000 acres, to at least 40 per cent of which the Government still retains title. In several townships in this tract there are compact areas of unappropriated oil land, each including from 6 to 16 contiguous square miles. As a result of previous work by the Geological Survey similar action was taken in June, 1908^ on 150,240 acres in CaUfomia, classified as oil land, the title to a consid- erable portion of which is believed to remain in the Government. Furthermore there is at present withdrawn in California pending examination and classification by the Geological Survey, which work is now in progress, approximately 1,650,000 acres, of which 1,250,000 acres are withdrawn from all entry. 1 See p. 104. 2 See p. 119. » See p. 105. ORDEES AND COREESPONDENCE. 135 The time appears opportune for legislative action that will assure the conservation of an adequate supply of petroleum for the Government's own needs. This legisla- tion should give authority to fix the terms of disposition of public oil lands so as to provide for the future demands of the Navy and should also authorize the permanent reservation of such areas as the Executive, after full investigation, may find necessary for this Federal purpose. It is believed that such legislation would not interfere with the profitable development and utilization of the California oil pools. In aid of such legislation and indeed as essential to the accomplishment of its purpose, all the lands hereinbefore mentioned should be temporarily withdrawn from all forms of filing, entry and disposal, including mineral entry. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, R A Ballinger Secretary. TEIJEGRAM OF SEPTEMBER 36, 1909, FROM SECRETARY TO ACTING SECRETARY. Telegram. Salt Lake, Utah, Sept. 26, 1909. Acting Secretary Pierce, Interior Dept., Washington, D. C. Have conferred with President respecting temporary withdrawals covering oil lands if present withdrawals permit mining entries being made of such lands wish the withdrawals modified at once to prohibit such disposition pending legislation. Ballinger telegram of september 86, 1909, from director to a. c. veatch. Telegram. Salt Lake City, Utah, September 26, 1909. Veatch, Geological Survey, Washington, D. C. Secretary ordered withdrawal mineral entry all public oil lands advise department what in California and elsewhere tell Mitchell Goldfield Tuesday. Smith WITHDRAWAL OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1909.1 September 27, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your orders I have the honor to submit the following recommenda- tion which covers approximately 3,041,000 acres of which the larger part is probably private land and not affected by this withdrawal. Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the accompanying lists are hereby temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. 1 This order declared valid by decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of the United States TS. The Midwest Oil Company, handed down February 23, 1915 (236 U. S. 459). 136 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTORATIONS. CAUTORNIA ( Mount Diablo base and meridian) T. 18 S., R. 15 E. Sections 33, 34, and 35; Sec. 36, TV. i, SE. i; T. 19 S., R. 14 E. Sec. 25, NE. i. SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 35, S. i; Sec. 36; T. 19 S., R. 15 E. Sees. 1 to 4 inclusive; Sees. 8 to 17 inclusive; Sec. 18, SE. i Sec. 19, NE. i, S. *; Sees. 20 to 36 inclusive; T. 19 S., R. 16 E. Sec. 7, W. J, Sec. 18, W. i; Sec. 19, W. i; Sec. 30, W. i; Sec. 31; T. 20 S., R. 14 E. Sees. 1 to 3; 10 to 15; 22 to 26; 35 and 36; T. 20 S., R. 15 E. Sees. 1 to 13 inclusive; Sectionl4, N. J, SE. i; Sees. 15 to 22 inclusive; Section 24; Section 25, SE. i; Section 27, W. J; Sees. 28 to 34 inclusive; T. 20S.,R. 16E. Sec. 5, W. J; Sees. 6, 7, and 8; Sec. 9, SW. J; Sec. 16 to 21 inclusive; Sec. 22, W. *; Sees. 27 to 30 inclusive; Sec. 31, NE. }; Sees. 32 and 33; Sec. 34, W^; T. 21 S., R. 14 E. Sec. 1; Sec. 2, E. -1 ; Sec. 12; Sec. 13, N. J, SE. J; T. 21 S., R. 15 E. Sees. 2 to 9 inclusive; Sec. 10, N. i; Sec. 11, NW. i; Sec. 16, S. i; Sees. 17, 18, 21 and 22; Sec. 23, NW. i, SE. J, SW. J; Sees. 26 and 27; Sec. 28, E. i; Sec. 34, N. J, SE. J; Sec. 35, W. -5 ; T. 21 S.. R. 16 E. Sec. 3, N. J; Sec. 4, NE. I; T. 21 S., R. 17 E. Sees. 33 and 34; See. 35, NW. J, S. J; OEDEES AND COEBESPONDENCE. T. 22 S., R. 15 E. Sec. 5, SW. J; Sec. 6, S. i; Sees. 7 and 8; Sec. 9, NW. i, S. i; Sec. 10, SW. i; Sec. 13, SW. J; Sec. 14, NW. i, S. i; Sees. 15 and 16; Sec. 17, N. i; Sec. 18, N. J; Sec. 22, NW. i; Sec. 23, NW. i, E. J; Sees. 24 and 25; Sec. 26, NE. i; T. 22 S., R. 16 E. Sec. 19, NW. J, S. i; Sec. 20, SW. i; Sec. 27, SW. J; Sec. 28, NW. i, S. i; Sees. 29 and 30; Sec. 31, N. J; Sees. 32, 33, and 34; Sec. 35, SW. J; T. 22 S., R. 17 E. Sec. 1, NW. J, S. J; Sees. 2 and 3; Sec. 4, E. i; Sec. 10, NW. i, E. J; Sees. 11 and 12; Sec. 13, NW. i, E. J; Sec. 14, NE. }; T. 22 S., R. 18 E. Sec. 7; Sec. 8; NW. i, S. i; Sec. 16, NW. i, S. i; Sees. 17 and 18; Sec. 19, N. J; Sees. 20, 21, and 22; See. 25, SW. i; Sees. 26, 27, and 28; Sec. 29, NE. i; Sec. 33, NE. i; Sees. 34, 35, and 36; T. 23S., R. 16E. Sec. 1, S. i; Sees. 2, 3, and 4; See. 10, N. i; Sees. 11 and 12; See. 13, N. i ; T. 23 S., R. 17 E. Sec. 7; Sec. 8, S. J; Sec. 15, SW. i; Sec. 16, NW. i, S. i; See. 17; Sec. 18, NW. i, E. i; Sec. 20, N. J; Sees. 21 and 22; 138 PETBOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND BESTOKATIONS. T. 23 S., R. 17 E. Sec. 23, SW. i; Sec. 25, SW. i; Sec. 26; Sec. 27; N. J SE: i; Sec. 35, NE. i; ■ Sec. 36; T. 23 S., R. 18 E. Sees. 1 and 2; Sec. 3, NE. i; Sec. 11, E. i; Sees. 12 and 13; Sec. 24, N. J, SE. 1; Sec. 25, NE. i; Sec. 31, SW. 1; T. 23 S., R. 19 E. Sec. 6, W. i; Sees. 7, 18, and 19; Sec. 20, W. i; Sec. 28, SW. i; Sees. 29 and 30; Sec. 31, E. J; Sees. 32 and 33; Sec. 34, SW. i; T. 24 S., R. 18 E. Sec. 5, SW. J; Sees. 6 and 7 ; Sec. 9, NW. i, S. i; Sec. 15, SW. i; Sec. 16; Sec. 17, N. i, SE. J; Sec. 21, N. i SE. i; Sec. 22, NW. i, S. i; Sec. 27; Sec. 28, E.J; Sec. 34; Sec. 35, W. i; T. 24 S., R. 19 E. Sees. 3 and 4; Sec. 5, N. J, SE. i; Sees. 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, and 22; Sec. 26, SW. i; Sees. 27 and 28; Sec. 33, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 34; Sec. 35, NW. i, S. J; Allof T. 29S., R. 17 E. AUofT. 29S.,R. 18 E. T. 29 S., R. 19 E., All of section 19 to 22, incl., Sec. 23, W. J of W. J, Sec. 26, W. J of NW. i, SW. }, All of sections 27 to 34 incl., Sec. 35, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 36, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. AUof T. 30S.,R. 17E. AUofT. 30 S., R. 18E. AUofT. 30S.,R. 19E. OKDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 139 T. 30 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 6, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, All of Sec. 7, Sec. 8, W. i and SE. J of SW. h Sec. 17, SW. i of N'E. i, W. J, W. J of SE. J. All of sections 18, 19 and 20, Sec. 21, SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 27, SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 28, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. All of sections 29 to 33 incl.. Sec. 34, S. i of NE. h W. J, SE. J, Sec. 35, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i. All of T. 31 S., R. 17 E. AllofT. 31S.,R. 18E. AllofT. 31S.,R. 19E. T. 31 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 2, SW. J of NE. i, W. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. } of SE. }, All of sections 3 to 11, incl.. Sec. 13, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, All of sections 14 to 23 incl., Sec. 24, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, SE. i, W. i, All of sections 25 to 36 incl., T. 31 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 19, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, Sec. 29, W. i of SW. }, SE. i of SW. i. Sec. 30, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. }, All of Sec. 31, Sec. 32, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, W. J, SE. J, Sec. 33, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, T. 31 S., R. 25 E., Sec. 3, SW. i of SW. J, Sec. 10, W. i of W. I, Sec. 15, NW. i of NW. i, AllofT. 32 S.,R. 17 E., AllofT. 32 S.,R. 18 E., Allof T. 32S.,R. 19E., AUof T. 32S., R. 20E., T. 32 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 3, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. All of sections 4 to 9 incl.. Sec. 10, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, All of sections 13 to 36 incl. T. 32 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 18, W. J of NW. }, SE. i of NW. }, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i, All of section 19, Sec. 20, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i, Sec. 21, SW. iof SW. i, Sec. 27, S. I of SW. }, Sec. 28, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. }, All of sections 29 to 33 incl.. Sec. 34, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i, Sec. 35, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, T. 2N.,R. 2 W., All of townsMp. T. 2 N., R. 1 W. All of township. T. 2N., R. IE. All of township. T. 2N.,R. 2E. All of township. T. IN., R. IW., Allof township. 140 PETBOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOEATIONS. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. IN IN IN IS. IS. IS. IS. IS. 2S. 2S. 2S. 2S. 2S. 3S. 3S. 3S. 3S. 4S. 4S. 4S. 4S. 4S. 5S. 5S. 5S. 6S. 6S. 6S. 7S. 7S. 7S. 8S. 8S. 9S. 9S. 9S. 10 S 10 S 10 S lis lis lis lis 12 S 12 S 12 S 13 S 13 S 13 S 14 S 14 S 14 S 15 S 15 S , R. 1 E., All of township. , R. 2 E., All of township. , R. 3 E., All of township. R. 1 W., AH of township. R. 1 E., All of township. R. 2 E., All of township. R. 3 E., All of township. R. 4 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33, incl. R. 1 E., All of township. R. 2 E., All of township. R. 3 E., AU of township. R. 4 E., AU of township. R. 5 E., All of township. R. 3 E., All of township. R. 4 E., All of township. R. 5 E., All of township. R. 6 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33 incl. R. 4 E., Sections 1 to 3, 10 to 15, incl. R. 3 E., Sections 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 16 to 18, incl. R. 5 E., All of township. R. 6 E., AU of township. R. 7 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33 incl. R. 6 E., AU of township. R. 7 E., All of township. R. 8 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33, incl. R. 6 E., All of township. R. 7E., AU of township. R. 8 E., Sections 4 to 9, 16 to 21, 28 to 33, incl. R. 6 E., All of township. R. 7 E., AU of township. R. 8 E., All of township. R. 7 E., AU of township. R. 8 E., All of township. R. 7 E., Sections 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 22 to 27, 34 to 36, incL R. 8 E., AU of township. R. 9 E., Sections 4 to 9, 16 to 21, 28 to 33, incl. , R. 8 E., AU of township. , R. 9 E., AU of township. , R. 10 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33, incl. , R. 8 E., Sections 1 to 18 incl. , R. 9 E., AU of township. , R. 10 E., AU of township. , R. 11 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33 incl. , R. 9 E., Sections 1 to 3, 10 to 15, incl. , R. 10 E., AU of township. , R. 11 E., AU of township. , R. 10 E., AU of township. , R. 11 E., AU of township. , R. 12 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33, incl. , R. 10 E., AU of township. , R. 11 E., AU of township. , R. 12 E., Sections 4 to 9, 16 to 36 incl. , R. 10 E., AU of township. , R. 11 E., AU of township. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. T. 15 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 15 S., R. 13 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33 incl. T. 16 S., R. 10 E., Sections 1 to 18 incl. T. 16 S., R. 11 E., Sections 1 to 18 incl. T. 16 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 14 E., Sections 4 to 9, 16 to 36 incl. T. 17 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 14 E., Sections 19 to 21, 28 to 33 incl. T. 18 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 14 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 15 E., All of township. T. 21S.,R. 15 E., Sec. 10, S. i. Sec. 11, Sections 13 to 15 incl., Sec. 16, N. i. Sec. 23, NE. }, Sec. 24, Sec. 25, Sec. 35, E. i, Sec. 36. T. 21 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 18, S. i, Sections 19 and 20, Sec. 27, SW. i, Sections 28 to 33 incl.. Sec. 34, W. i and SE. }, T. 22 S., R. 15 E., Sections 1 and 2, Sec. 12, Sec. 13, NE. i. T. 22 S., R. 16 E., Sections 3 to 11, 14 to 18 incl., Sec. 19, NE. i, Sec. 20, N. 1 and SE. i. Sections 22 and 23, Sec. 24, S. i, Sections 25 and 26, Sec. 27, N. i and SE. i, Sec. 28, NE. i, Sec. 35, N. i and SE. i. Sec. 36. T. 22 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 30, W. i and SE. i, Sec. 31, Sec. 32, W. i and SE. i. Sec. 33, SW. i, T. 23 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 1, N. J, T. 23S.,R. 17E.,Sec. 2, SW. i, Sections 3 to 6 incl.. Sec. 8, N. i, Sections 9 to 11 incl.. Sec. 12, SW. i. Sections 13 and 14, Sec. 15, N. i and SE. {, Sec. 16, NE. i. 142 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. T. 23 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 23, N. i and SE. J, Sec. 24, Sec. 25, N. J and SB. i, T. 23 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 19, W. i and SE. J, Sec. 29, W. i and SE. i, Sec. 30, Sec. 31, N. i and SE. i. Sec. 32, T.24S.,R. 18E., Sec. 4, Sec. 5, N. i and SE. }, Sec. 9, NE. 1, Sec. 10, W. i and SE. i. Sec. 14, W. i. Sec. 15, N. i and SE. i, Sec. 22, NE. i, Sec. 23, Sec. 24, SW. i. Sec. 25, W. i and SE. i. Sec. 26, Sec. 35, E. i, Sec. 36. T. 25 S., R. 18 E. Sec. 1 "W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. J of SE. J. Sec. 2 AU. Sec. 3 E. i Sec. 8 S. i of SE. i. Sec. 9 S. iofS. i. Sec. 10 E. 4 of NE. i, S. i of SW. i, SW. i and E. J of SE. J. Sec. n AU. Sec. 12 W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 13 All. Sec. 14 All. Sec. 15 AU. Sec. 16 AU. Sec. 17 E. i, E. i of NW. J. Sec. 20 NE. iofNE. i. Sec. 21 N. i. Sec. 22 N. i, NE. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. J. Sec. 23 N. ^, N. i of S. J. Sec. 24 AU. Sec. 25 E. i, NE. i of NW. i. Sec. 36 NE. i, E. J of NW. i, N. i and SE. i of SE. J. T. 25 S., R. 19 E. Sec. 1 AU Sec. 2 AU Sec. 3 E. i, NW. }, N. i and SE. i of SW. i. Sec. 4 NE. JofNE. 1. Sec. 7 SW. iofSW. }. Sec. 10 NE. J. Sec. 11 E. h NW. i, N. J and SE. i of SW. i. Sec. 12 AU Sec. 13 AU Sec. 19 AU Sec. 20 SW. } of NW. }, W. i and SE. J of SW. i. Sec. 24 NE. i, E. i of NW. i, E. i and NW. J of SE. {. Sec. 14 NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, NE. } of SE. J. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 143 T. 25 S., R. 19 E. Sec. 25 NE. i of NE. }. Sec. 18 W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i. Sec. 29 W.i Sec. 30 All Sec. 3] All Sec. 32 W. i and SE. J of SE. J, W. J. T. 25 S., R. 20 E. Sec. 6 SW. i of NW. i, SW. L SW. } of SE. i. Sec. 7 All Sec. 8 SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. i. Sec. 17 W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 18 All Sec. 19 All Sec. 20 All Sec. 21 W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW."i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 27 W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. J. Sec. 28 All Sec. 29 All Sec. 30 E. i, NW. i, E. i of SW. i. Sec. 31 E. i of NE. i. Sec. 32 E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 33 All Sec. 34 All Sec. 35 W. i and SE. } of NW. J, SW. i, W. J and SE. J of SE. i. T. 26 S.^ , R. 19 E, . Sec. 4 SW. i of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 5 All Sec. 6 NE. 1, E. i and NW. } of NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SE. i. Sec. 8 E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i. Sec. 9 W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 16 N.i. Sec. 17 NE. i of NE. i. T. 26 S. , R. 20 E . Sec. 1 S. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 2 All Sec. 8 All Sec. 4 E. i, NW. i, E. 4 and NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 5 E. i and NW. i of NE. J. Sec. 9 E. i and NW. i of NE. J. Sec. 10 All Sec. 11 All Sec. 12 All Sec. 13 All Sec. 14 All Sec. 15 NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i Sec. 23 NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J. Sec. 24 All Sec. 25 NE. i, NE. i of NW. i. T. 26 S. , R. 21 E . Sec. 7 SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. J. Sec. 18 SW.iofNE. i, W.i.SE. }. Sec. 19 All Sec. 20 W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 29 W. i and SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. {. 144 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND BESTORATIONS. T. 26 S., R. 21 E. Sec. 30 E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 31 NE. i of NE. 1. Sec. 32 N. J. T. 28 S., R. 19 E. Sec. 12 SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 13 E. i of NE. i, SE. i. Sec. 24 E. i. Sec. 25 NE. i, NE. i of SE. J. T. 28 S., R. 20 E. Sec. 7 S. i of S. i. Sec. 8 S. iofSW. i. Sec. 15 SW. i, S. i of SE. i. Sec. 16 S. i of NE. J, "W. i, SE. J. Sec. 17 All. Sec. 18 All Sec. 19 All Sec. 20 All Sec. 21 All Sec. 22 All Sec. 23 W. i and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. J of SE. i. Sec. 25 W. i of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 26 All Sec. 27 All Sec. 28 All Sec. 29 All Sec. 30 AU Sec. 31 NE. i, E. J of NW. i- N. J of SE. i. Sec. 82 All Sec. 33 All Sec. 34 All Sec. 35 All Sec. 36 W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. T. 29 S., R. 19 E. Sec. 23 SE. i, SE. i of SW. h Sec. 24 SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 25 All Sec. 26 E. i, E. i of NW. J. Sec. 35 NE. J of NE. J. Sec. 36 N. i, NW. i and E. i of SE. J. T. 29 S., R. 20 E. Sec. 1 All Sec. 2 All Sec. 3 All Sec. 4 E. i, NW. i, E. J and NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 9 NE. J, E. i of NW. i, the E. J of SE. J. Sec. 10 All Sec. 11 All Sec. 12 All Sec. 13 E. i, NW. J, E. J and NW. J of SW. i- Sec. 14 N. J. W. i and NE. J of SW. J, N. J of SE. J. Sec. 15 NE. i, E. J and NW. i ofNW. i, NE. } of SW. i, NW. i and E. J of SE. J. Sec. 24 E. i, SW. i and E. i of NW. }, NE. i of SW. }. Sec. 25 E. i, E. i and SW. i of NW. i, E. i and NW. 1 of SW.i. Sec. 26 SW. iofSW. i. Sec. 27 SW. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 145 T. 29 S., R. 20 E. Sec. 28 S. J of NW. i, S. i Sec. 29 S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 30 All Sec. 31 All Sec. 32 All Sec. 33 All Sec. 34 All Sec. 35 All Sec. 36 All T. 29 S., R. 21 E. Sec. 4 SW. i, SW. J of SE. J. Sec. 5 S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sec. 6 W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. {. Sec. 7 All Sec. 8 All Sec. 9 All Sec. 10 SW. i of NW. i, W. J and SE. i of SW. J. Sec. 15 W. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 16 All Sec. 17 All Sec. 18 All Sec. 19 All Sec. 20 All Sec. 21 All Sec. 22 All Sec. 23 SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. i of SE. i. Sec. 24 S. JofSW. J. Sec. 25 All Sec. 26 All Sec. 27 All Sec. 28 All • Sec. 29 All Sec. 30 All Sec. 31 All Sec. 32 All Sec. 33 All Sec. 34 All Sec. 35 All Sec. 36 All T. 29 S., R. 22 E. Sec. 29 SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 30 S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J and SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 31 All Sec. 32 SW. i of NE. J, W. i, W. i and SE. i of SE. i. T. 29 S., R. 23 E. Sec. 31 S. i of SE. J. Sec. 32 S. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. h Sec. 33 All Sec. 34 W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 35 S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sec. 36 W. i and SE. J of SW. h SW. i of SE. J. T. 30 S., R. 20 E. Sec. 1 All Sec. 2 All Sec. 3 All Sec. 4 All Sec. 5 All 15211°— Bull. 623—16 10 146 PETEOLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND KESTORATIONS. T. 30 S., R. 20 E. Sec. 6 Sec. 8 Sec. 9 Sec. 10 Sec. 11 Sec. 12 Sec. 13 Sec. 14 Sec. 15 Sec. 16 Sec. 17 Sec. 21 Sec. 22 Sec. 23 Sec. 24 Sec. 25 Sec. 26 Sec. 27 Sec. 28 Sec. 34 Sec. 35 Sec. 36 NE. i, WW. i and E. i of ^•^V. }, NW. i and E. J of SE. i- E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i. AH All AH All AU All All All NW. i and E. i of NE. i, E. i of SE. i. E. i, NW. i, NAV. i and E. i of SW. i. AU All All All AU E. i, NW. i, E. i and NW. i of SW. i. E. i and NW. i of NE. i. N. i of NE. i. E. i, NW. i, NE. } of SW. i. AU T. 30 S., , R. 21 E. All of township T. 30 S., , B. 22 E. Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. 4 Sec. 5 S. J of NE. i, S. i. S. i of SW. i, SE. l SW. i, S. i of SE. i. SW. i of NE. J, W. i and SE. i of NW. }, S. J. to section 36 inclusive, AIL T. 30 S., , R. 23 E. All of township T. 30 S. ,R. 24 E. Sec. 6 Sec. 7 Sec. 8 Sec. 9 Sec. 14 Sec. 15 Sec. 16 Sec. 23 Sec. 24 Sec. 25 S. i of NW. i, S. i. AU. W. i and SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i SW. 1 of XW. 1, SW. i, S. i of SE. i. SW. i of SW. i^. W. I and SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i and SE. J of SE. i. to 22 inclusive. S. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i. SW. i, S. ^ of SE i. to 36 inclusive. T. 30 S. ,R. 25 E. Sec. 29 Sec. 30 Sec. 31 Sec. 32 Sec. 33 W. i and SE. i of SW. {. SW. 1 of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. AU. W. i and SE. J of NE. }, W. J, SE. J. W. i and SE. i of SW. J. T. 31 S. ,R. 20 E. Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 12 Sec. 13 Sec. 24 ALL XW. 1 and E. J of NE. i, NE i of SE. J. AU. XE. i, E. i of NW. i, NW. i and E. i of SE. i- XE. 1 of NE. 4. T. 31 S., R. 21 E. Sec. 1 to 13 inclusive. Sec. 14 E. J, NW. i, E. i and NW. { of SW }. Sec. 15 E. i and NW. i of NE i, SW J of NW. J, SW. i- ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 147 T. 31 S., R. 21 E. Sec. 16 NE. i, E. i and NW. i of NW. i, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 17 All. Sec. 18 All. Sec. 19 NW. i, NE. i of SW. }, E. 1. Sec. 20 to 28 inclusive. Sec. 29 E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i. Sec. 30 NE. iofNE. }. Sec. 32 NE. i of NE. I. Sec. 33 E. i, NW. J,NE. iofSW. i. Sec. 34 to 36 inclusive. T. 31 S., R. 22 E. All of Township. T. 31 S., R. 23 E. All of Township. T. 31 S., R. 24 E. All of Township. T. 31 S., R. 25 E. Sec. 4 W. i and SE. Jof NE. i, NW. ], S. J. Sec. 5 to 9 inclusive. Sec. 16 NE. },W. i,NW. iofSE. 1. Sec. 17 All. Sec. 18 All. Sec. 19 NE. }, W. i, W. i and NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 20 N. 1 of NE. i, NW. i. Sec. 30 W. j. Sec. 31 W. i of NE. {, W. J, SE. }. Sec. 32 SW. iofSW. i. T. 32S.,R. 21E. Sec. 1 All. Sec. 2 All. Sec. 3 B. i, NW. i, NE. J of SW. }. Sec. 10 E. J and NW. i of NE. {. Sec. 11 All. Sec. 12 All. T. 32 S., R. 22 E. Sec. 1 to 17 inclusive Sec. 18 NE. }, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 20 NE. {, NE. i of NW. i, NE. } of SE. i. Sec. 21 E. J, NW. }, E. J and NW. i of SW. i. Sec. 22 to 26 inclusive Sec. 27 E. i, NW. }, N. i of SW. J. Sec. 28 E. i and NW. } of NE. i. Sec. 34 NE. } of NE. i. Sec. 35 N. i, E. J and NW. i of SE. }. Sec. 36 All. T. 32 S., R. 23 E. All of Township. T. 32 S., R. 24 E. All of Township. T. 32 S., R. 25 E. Sec. 5 W. J and SE. } of NW. i, SW. J. Sec. 6 All. Sec. 7 All. Sec. 8 W. i. Sec. Vl W. i Sec. 18 All. Sec. 19 AU. Sec. 20 NE. i and W. J of NW. i, NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 30 NW. i of NE. {, NW. i, NW. i of SW. i. Sec. 31 SW. i of NW. i, W. i and SE. i of SW. i. 148 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND KESTOKATIONS. {San Bernardino Base and Meridian) T. 12N.,R. 27W. T. 12N.,R. 26W. T. 12N.,B. 25W. Sec. 31; Sec. 32; W. i and SE. i of SW. i; T. 12 N., R. 22 W. Sees. 25, 26, 35 ind 36; T. 11N.,R. 27W. T. 11N.,B. 26W. T. 11 N., R. 25 W. Sec. 4, SW. i, S. i of SE. {; Sec. 5, W. i and SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 6 to 9 inclusive; Sec. 10, W. i and SE. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 11,SW. iofSW. i; Sec. 13, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. J of SE. }; Sec. 14, W. I and SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 15 to 23 inclusive; Sec. 24, NE. i, W. i, NE. i and W. J of SE. i; Sec. 25, W.J, W.J of E.J; Sees. 26 to 36 inclusive; T. 11 N., R. 24 W. Sec. 19, W. i of NW. i; Sec. 31, W. J of SW. i; T. 11 N., R. 22 W. Sees. 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, and 36; T. 12 N., R. 25 W. Sec. 32, E. J, NW. i; NE. i of SW. i; Sees. 33 to 36 inclusive; T. 12 N., R. 24 W. T. 12 N., R. 23 W. Sec. 28, W. J, W. J of E. J; Sees. 29 to 32 inclusive; Sec. 33, W. i and SE. i of NE. i, NW. J, S. i; Sec. 34, W. i and SE. i of SW. i; T. 12 N., R. 22 W. Sec. 31, S. J of SE. 1; Sec. 32, S. i of NE. i, S. J; Sec. 33, NE. J, S. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 34; T. 11 N., R. 25 W. Sees. 1, 2, and 3; Sec. 4, N. J, N. J of SE. J; Sec. 5, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 10, NE. i, NE. i of NW. J; Sec. 11, E. J, NW. i, E. J and NW. J of SW. J; Sec. 12; Sec. 13, NE. J, E. J and NW. { of NW. i, E. J and NW. J of SE.J; Sec. 14, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 24, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 25, E. J of E.J; T. 11 N., R. 24 W. Sees. 1 to 18 inclusive; Sec. 19, E. J, E. J of NW. J, SW. J; Sees. 20 to 30 inclusive; Sec. 31, E. J, NW. J, E. J of SW. J; Sees. 82 to 36 inclusive; T. 11 N., R. 23 W. Sec. 1, SE. J of NE. J, S. J of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 2, SE. i of SE. J; See. 3, W. } of NE. i, W. J, NW. J of SE. J; Sees. 4 to 9 inclusive; OBDEES AND CORRESPONDENCE. 149 T. 11 N., R. 23 W. Sec. 10, SW. i of NE. i, NW. i of NW. J, SW. i and E. * of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 11, E. i, E. i and SW. J of NW. i, SW. {■ Sees. 12 to 36 inclusive; T. 11 N., R. 22 W. Sees. 3, 4, and 5; Sec. 6, E. i, E. i and SW. i of NW. J, SW. J; Sees. 7 to 10; 15 to 22; 27 to 34 inclusive; {Sixth Principal Meridian) T. 42 N., R. 78 W. Sees. 25 to 36 inclusive; T. 42 N., R. 79 W. Sees. 25 to 36 inclusive; T. 41 N., R. 78 W. T. 41N., R. 79 W. T. 40 N., R. 78 W. T. 40 N., R. 79 W. T. 40 N., R. 80 W. Sees, T. 39 N., R. 78 W. T. 39N., R. 79 W. T. 39N., R. SOW. Sees. T. 38 N., T. 38 N., T. 38N,. 1, 12, 13, 24, 25 and 36; 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, and 36; R. 78 W. Sees. 1 to 6 inclusive; R. 79 W. Sees. 1 to 6 inclusive; R. 80 W. Sees. 1 and 2 inclusive; Approved September 27, 1909, and sent to General Land Office. Prank Pierce Acting Secretary. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZER Acting Director. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, OaJcIand, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Buffalo, and Douglas, October 5, 1909.) TELEGRAM OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1909, FROM ACTING SECRETARY TO SECRETARY. Telegram. September 27, 1909. To Hon. R. A. Ballinqer, Secretary of the Interior, Care President's Special, Helena, Montana. Telegram twenty-sixth ' received. California drawals heretofore made permit mining locations, temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location and entry two million eight hundred . seventy-one thousand acres in California and one hundred seventy thousand acres in Wyoming, all heretofore withdrawn for classification. My withdrawal prevents all forms of acquisition in future and holds the land in statu quo pending legislation. Prank Pierce Acting Secretary. and Wyoming petroleum with- PoUowing your direction I have 1 See p. 135. 150 PETKOLEtTM WITHDRAWALS AND EKSTOKATIONS. withdrawal. of octobek 4, 1909. October 4, 1909. The Honorable, The Secbetart of the Interior. Sm: In accordance with youi orders I have the honor to submit the following recom- mendation which covers approximately 1,128,960 acres of land which is now being surveyed under the provisions of the Act of May 27, 1908 (35 Stat., 348). Temporary Petroleum Wpthdrawal. In aid of proposed legislation affectir^ the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the accompanying lists are hereby temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or nonmineral public land laws. All locations or clauns existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. UTAH. What will be when surveyed (Salt Lake Meridian.) Ts. 31, 32 S., R. 7 E., Ts. 31, 32 S., R. 8 E., T. 41 S., R. 17 E., Ts. 40, 41, 42 S., R. 18 E., Ts. 40, 41, 42 S., R. 19 E., T. 44 S., R. 7 W., Ts. 43, 44 S., R. 8 W., Ts. 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 S., R. 9 W., T. 43S., R. 9iW., T. 43S., R. low., Ts. 41, 42, 43, S., R. 11 W., Ts. 34, 41, 42, 43 S., R. 12 W., Ts. 35,42,43, S., R. 13 W., Ts. 32, 35, 43S., R. 14 W., Ts. 35, 36, 41, 43 S., R. 15 AY., T. 43S.,R. 16W., Ts. 35, 41, 42, 43 S., R. 17 W., Ts. 34, 35, 41 S., R. 18 W., T. 35 S., R. 19 W., T. 35 S., R. 20W. Very respectfully, Fbed Denneti CommissioneT Approved by order and sent to General Land Office. Frank Pierce [Notiflcation to Register and Receiver, Salt Lake Acting Secretary. city, October 7, 1909.] withdrawal of october 13, 1909. October 11, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I have the honor to submit the following recommendation which covers approximately 124,000 acres, of which the larger part is probably vacant public land. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 151 Tempobary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6 In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the accompanying lists are hereby temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry or disposal under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. {Sixth Principal Meridian) T. 13 N., R. 119 W., Sec. 2, E. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 10, E. i of SE. J; Sec. 14; Sec. 26, W. i; Sec. 34, E. i of E. J; T. 13 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 6, N. i of NW. i, SW. i of NW. J, NW. } of SW. i; T. 14 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 4, SE. i of NE. i, SW. i of NW. }, SE. J; Sec. 8, W. i of E. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 18, NE. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 10, N. i of NW. J, SW. i of NW. i; Sec. 20, N. ^of NE. J, SW. Jof NE. i, W. i; Sec. 30, N. }, SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. J; T. 14 N., R. 119 W., Sec. 24, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 36; T. 15 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 6, NW. h W. i of SW. i; T. 15 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 2, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 12, N. h W. i of SE. i; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 22, NE. J of NE. i, S. f of NE. {; Sec. 24, W. i of NW. J; Sec. 28, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 34, NE. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. J; T. 16 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 4, NW. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SW. J of SW.i; Sec. 8, N. h SW. i, N. i of SE. }, SW. J of SE. i; Sec. 18, E. i, E. iof W. i, SW. i of SW. }; Sec. 20, W. i of NW. i; Sec. 30, NE. i of NE. i, W. J of E. i, W. i; T. 16 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 24, E. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. J; T. 17 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 6, NW. i of NW. i; T. 17 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 2, E. h SE. i of NW. }, E. J of SW. i; Sec. 12, W. i; Sec. 14, E. i, E. J of W. i; Sec. 24, N. i, SW. }, NW. J of SE. i; Sec. 26; Sec. 34, E. i, E. | of SW. i; T. 18 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 4, NW. J, W. J of SW. J; Sec. 6, S. i of NE. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 8, N. i, SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 18; Sec. 20, NW. i of NW. J; Sec. 30, W. i of NE. i, W. J; 152 PETEOLETJM WITHDEAWALS AND BESTOBATIONS. T. 18 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 12, SE. J at NE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, E. i, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 26, E. i of SE. i; T. 19 N., B. 116 W., Sec. 4; Sec. 8, E. J; Sec. 10, W. i; Sec. 20, E. i, E. J of W. i; Sec. 22, NW. i, W. J of SW. i; Sec. 28; ' Sec. 30, E. i of E. J; Sec. 32, N. *, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; T. 20 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 2, lot 4, NW. i of SW. i; Sec. 4, lot 1, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, NE. i, S. i; Sec. 14, W. ^ of NW. i; Sec. 16, NE. i, NE. i of NW. J, S. J of NW. J, S. §; Sec. 22, N. h SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SW. J of SE. J; See. 28; Sec. 32, E. i; Sec. 34, NW. i of NE. J, W. J; T. 21 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 3, W. J of W. }; Sec. 4; Sec. 5; Sec. 6, E. i; Sec. 7, E. i; Sec. 8; Sec. 9; Sec. 10, W. I of W. }; Sec. 15, NW. i of NW. i; Sec. 17, N. J, N. i of S. J, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 18, E. i; Sec. 19, N. i of NE. J, E. J of NW. i, NE. J of SW. {; Sec. 20; Sec. 28, W. J of NW. J; Sec. 30; Sec. 32; T. 22 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 4, W. J of SW. J; See. 5; Sec. 6, E. i, E. J of W. J; Sec. 7, E. J; Sec. 8; Sec. 9, W. i of W. i; Sec. 17; Sec. 18, E. i, SE. J of SW. J; Sec. 19, N. i of NE. J; SE. i of NE. }, NE. { of NW. ^ SE. i of SW. }; NE. J of SE. i, S. § of SE. }; Sec. 20; Sec. 21, W. J of E. i, W. J; Sec. 28; Sec. 29; Sec. 30, E. J, E. J of NW. J; Sec. 31, E. i, SE. J of NW. J; Sec. 32; Sec. 33; Sec. 34, SW. i of NW. J, W. i of SW. J; OBDEES AND COERESPONDENCE T. 23 N., R. 115 W., Sec 153 Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 24 N., R. 115 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 25 N., R. 115 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 26 N., R. 113 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 26 N., R. 115 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. 6, lots 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, SW. { of NE.i; 7, lots 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19; 18, lots 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19; 19, lots 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20; 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, W. i of SE. J; 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 4,. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }, SE. J; 6, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, W. i of SE. i; 7, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, W. i of E. i; 18, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20;W. iofE. J; 19, lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, W. J of E.J; 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, W. i of E.J; 31, lota 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, W. J ofE.i; 3, SW. i of SW. i; 4, W. J of NE. i, NW. }, N. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; 5, NE. i of NE. i; 9, NE. i of NW. i, E. i; 10, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE.J; 15; 21, E. JofE. i; 22, W. iofE. J, W. i; 27, W. J of E. }, W. 4; 28, E. i; 33, E. i; 34, W. i; 2; 3; 4, E. i, E. i of SW. i, lots 3, 6, 11; 9, E. h E. i of W. i; 10; 11; 14; 15; 21, lots 1 and 5, E. i of NE. i; 22; 23; 6; 7; 17;W. iofW. J; 18; 19; 20, W. i of W. i; 29, W. J of NW. }, SW. i; 30, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. J; 154 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 26 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 32, W. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, NE. i, E. J of SE. i; T. 27 N., R. 113 W., Sec. 21, E. J, E. i of W. i; Sec. 22, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 26, SW. } of SW. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NE. i, SB. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 28, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J, S. J of SE.i; Sec. 33, E. i; Sec. 34; Sec. 35, W. i, W. } of SE. i; T. 27 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 6, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 7, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 18, W. i of E. i, W. J; Sec. 19, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sec. 30; Sec. 31; T. 28 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 18, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 19, W. i of W. i; Sec. 30, W.^ of W. i; Sec. 31, W. i, W. i of SE. J; T. 28 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 1, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 2, W. i of NE. i; NW. J, E. ^ of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 11, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 12, W. i, W. J of SE. i; Sec. 13; Sec. 24; Sec. 25, N. i, E. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 36, E. i, E. i of NW. J; T. 29 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 3, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 4, E. J, E. J of W. J; Sec. 9, E. i, E. i of W. i; Sec. 10, W. i of E. J, W. i; Sec. 14, SW. } of SW. i; Sec. 15, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; W. i, SE. i; Sec. 16, E. i, E. i of W. i; Sec. 21, NE. J, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 22; Sec. 23, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. J, SW. i en SE. 1; Sec. 25, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 26,1 W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, W. J, SE. J"; Sec. 27, E. i, E. J of NW. J; Sec. 31, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 34, E. i of E. J; Sec. 35; Sec. 36, W. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. }, SW. J; T. 29 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 5, W. i, W. J of SE. i; Sec. 6, E.J of E.J; Sec. 7, E.J of E.J; Sec. 8, W. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i'; Sec. 16, W. J, W. J of SE. 1, SE. i of SE. i; > See correction of October 30, 1909 (p. 158). ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 155 T. 29 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 17, N. J, NE. Jof SW. h SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 21, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 22, W. i of NW. J, SE. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 25, W. i of NW. J, SW. i; Sec. 26, NE. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, W. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, N. i of NW. }, SE. i of NW. h NE. } of SW. i, SE. i; T. 30 N., R. 114 W., Sec. 6, NE. I, S. i; Sec. 7; Sec. 18, W. JofE. i, W. J; Sec. 19, W. JofE. i, W. J; Sec. 30, W. i of NE. {, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 31; T. 30 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i, Sec. 3; Sec. 10, N. h E. i of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 11, W. i; Sec. 12, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 13, NE. i of NE. J, S. i of NE. i, S. i; Sec. 14, W. J; Sec. 15, NE. i, E. i of NW. h S. i; Sec. 16, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 21, E. i, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 22, N. i, SW. }, N. J of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, N. i of NW. i, SW. i of NW. i; Sec. 24, N. i, NE. J of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 25, N. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. i; Sec. 27, N. J of NW. J, SW. J of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. } of SW. i; Sec. 28, E. i, E. JofW. J; Sec. 33, E. J, E. J of W.J; Sec. 34, W. J, W. i of SE. J; T. 31 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 2, NE. i of NE. i, W. i of E. J, W. i; Sec. 3, E. i; Sec. 10, E. i; Sec. 11, W. i; Sec. 14, W. i; Sec. 15, E. i, E. JofW. J; Sec. 22, E. i, E. JofW. i; Sec. 23, W. J; Sec. 26, W. i; Sec. 27, E. i, E. iofW. i; Sec. 34; Sec. 35, W.i of W.J; T. 33 N., R. 114 W., Sec. 31, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i; T. 33N., R. 115W., Sec. 1, W. J; Sec. 2; Sec. 11; Sec. 12, W. i; Sec. 13, W. i; Sec. 14; Sec. 23; 156 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 33 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 24, W. i; Sec. 25, W. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 26; Sec. 35, E. i; Sec. 36; T. 33N.,R. 116W., Sec. 6; Sec. 7; Sec. 8, W. iofW. i; Sec. 17, W. i of W. i; Sec. 18; Sec. 19; Sec. 20, W. i; Sec. 29, W. i; Sec. 30, E. i, E. |ofW. i; Sec. 31, E. J, E.J of W.J; Sec. 32, W. i of E.J, W.J; T. 34 N., R. 115 W., (Unsurveyed) Sees. 2-5; 9-15; 22-27; 84^36 inclusive; T. 35 N., R. 115 W., (Unsurveyed) Sees. 7, 17-20; 28-35 inclusive; As portions of the land in this withdrawal are unsurveyed it is requested that appropriate notation be made on the records to show the withdrawal thereof while unsurveyed as well as after survey has been made. Including this withdrawal the total area now covered by withdrawals in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits of the public domain is approximately 4,293,960 acres. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZER Approved Oct 12 1909, and sent to Acting Director. General Land Office. Frank Pierce [Notification to Register and Receirer, ETanston, Acting Secretary. October 2S, 1909.] withdrawal of octobee 12, 1909. October 11, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I have the honor to submit the following recommendation, which involves approximately 88,540 acres, 10,150 acres being entered : Temporary PETROLEtrM Withdrawal No. 7. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal, under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. OEDEKS AND COBEESPONDENCE. 157 WYOMING. (Wind River Meridian.) T. 2 N., R. 1 W., Sections 29, 30, 32, and 33, all. T. 1 N., R. 1 W., Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, and 22, all. Sec. 23, N. i, SW. J. Sec. 24, N. i, NE. i of SW. J, N. i of SE. {; Sec. 25, S. i; Sec. 26, W. i, SE. J; Sections 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, and 35, all; Sec. 36, N. i of N. i, SE. J of SW. {, SW. J of SE. i, T. 1 S., R. 1 W., Sec. 1, SE. i of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 2, W. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. {, NW. J, N. J of S. J, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 3, N. i, SW. J, N. J of SE. }; Section 4, all; Sec. 11, E. i of E. J, NE. J of NW. J, SE. i of SAV. i; Sec. 12, all. T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Sec. 5, NE. J, S. i of NW. i, S. J; Sections 6, 7, and 8, all; Sec. 9, W. i; Sec. 16, W. J, SE. i; . Sections 17 and 18, all; Sec. 20, NE. Jof NE. J, SW. { of NE. i, W, J of W. J, SE. J of SW. i, W. i of SE. J, SE. } of SE. i; Sec. 21, SE. J of NW: i; Sec. 23, SE. J of NE. J, E. J of SW. J, SE. i; Sections 24 and 25, all; Sec. 26, S. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 27, N. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, NE. J, S. i of NW. i, S. i. T. 2 S., R. 1 E., Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, and 13, all; Sec. 24, NE. i, NE. J of NW. J, N. i of SE. J; Sec. 25, S. Jof SW. i. T. 2 S., R. 2 E., Sections 7 and 18, all; Sec. 19, N. J, W. i of SW. J, lots 5, 6, and 7; (Sixth Principal Meridian.) T. 33 N., R. 99 W., Sec. 3, S. i of NE. J, SE. i of NW. }, NE. J of SW. i, S. i ofSW. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, E.J of B.i; Sections 10, 11, 14, 15, and 22, all; Sec. 23, N. i, SW. J; Sec. 24, NE. J of NE. i, S. i of NE. i, NW. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, NW. i of NE. i, S. J of NE. i, W. J of W. }, N. J of SE. i, SE. iofSE. i; Sec. 27, N. J, E. iof SE. J; Sec. 35, SW. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. J of Sv"V. J, SE. J of SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J; T. 33 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 31, all; 158 PBTEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. T. 32 N., R. 99 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, E. J, NE. J of NW. J; Sec. 3, N. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 10, E. J of E. i, SE. i of NW. J, N. J of SW. J, SW. J ofSW. J; Sec. 11, E. J of NE. i, W. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. }, S. i; Sec. 12, N. J, SE. i; Sec. 13, E. i; Sec. 14, E. i, SE. i of NW. J, NE. J of SW. i; Sec. 24, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, SW. i of SW. i, NE. iofSE. J, S. JofSE. J; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 23, SW. i of SW. J. T. 32 N., R. 98 W., Sections 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 28, all; Sec. 29, N.i,NW. iofSW. }; Sec. 30, N. i, SW. J; Sec. 31, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 32, NE. JofSW. i; Sections 33 and 34, all; T. 31 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, N. i di N. i, SE. i of NE. J, S. J; Sec. 4, NE. i of NE. J, NW. J of NW. }, S. i; Sec. 5, NE. J of NE. i, W. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. }, SW.iE.JofSE.i; Sec. 8, NE. i of NE. i, S. J of NE. J, W. }, SE. J; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, N. i; Sections 11 and 14, all; Sec. 15, E. i, E. i of W. i; Including this withdrawal, tlie total area now covered by withdrawals in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits on the public domain it is approximately 4,382,500 acres. Very respectfully. Approved October 12/09 and sent to G. L. O. H. C. RlZER Acting Director. Frank Pierce [Notifleation to Register and Receiver, Lander, Assistant Secretary. October 23, 1909.] withdrawal, restoration, and correction of october 30, 1909. October 29, 1909. The Honorable, The Secketart of the Interior. Sir: A checking of the recommendations of withdrawal of oil land sent you on September 27, 1909,' and October 11, 1909,^ shows certain errors and omissions. In order to correct the lists of these dates, I have the honor to make the following recommendation of withdrawal: 1 See p. 135, ' See p. 150. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 159 Temporary Petroleum Withdrawai, No. 8. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the accompanying lists are hereby temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. CALIFORNIA. {Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian) T. 19 S., R. 14 E., Sec. 25, SW. J, N. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J. T. 32 S., R. 25 E., Sec. 5, SW. J. WYOMING. (Sixth Principal Meridian) T. 15 N., , R. 118 W. , Sec. 12 , SW. i. T. 27 N., , R. 115 W. , Sec. 5, W. J of SW, ■i- Sec. 8, w. iof NW . i, SW. h Sec. 17; , w. , i of E. i w. i Sec. 20; , w , J of E. i, w. i. Sec. 29. Sec. 32. I have the honor to recommend the restoration of the following areas which were erroneously included in my letters of September 27 and October 11: (Letter of September 27, 1909) Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5. california. (Mt. Diablo Principal Meridian) T. 32S.,R. 25E., Sec. 5, SE. f (Letter of October 11, 1909) Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6. (Sixth Principal Meridian) T. 27 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 6, W. i of SW. i. Sec. 7, W. i of NW. i, SW. h Sec. 18, W. i of E. i, W. i Sec. 19, W. i of E. h W. i. Sec. 30. Sec. 31. To correct a clerical error, I have the honor to recommend the following change in my letter of October 11, 1909: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6. Page 5, T. 29 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 26, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i should read: Sec. 26, W. i of NE. \, SE. \ of NE. \. The effect of these changes is to increase the total area withdrawn 280 acres, making the total area now covered by withdrawals in aid of proposed legislation affecting 160 PETBOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. the use and dispositioii of petroleum deposita on the public domain approximately 4,382,780 acres. Very respectfully, H. 0. RlZEE Acting Director. Approved Oct. 30 1909. and sent to General Land Office. R A BalI/INGBE [Nolifloation to Begister and Eeoeiver, Visalia, Secretary. November 10, 1909, Evanston, November 13, 1909.] withdrawal of novembeb 16, 1909. November 12, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: A checking of the recommendation of withdrawal of oil land sent you on September 27, 1909,' shows that a portion of the withdrawal of August 15, 1907,'' was omitted. In order to correct the list of September 27, 1909, I have the honor to make the fol- lowing recommendation of withdrawal: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 9. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposita on the public domain, all public lands in the accompanying list are hereby temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, fiUng, entry, or disposal under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claima existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. CALIFORNIA. (Mount Diablo Principal Meridian) T. 18 S., R. 16 E., Sections 29-32, inclusive. The effect of this withdrawal ia to increaae the total area withdrawn 2,635 acres. Since the date of the last withdrawal a careful computation of the total area with- drawn has been made, and the area now covered by withdrawals in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits on the public domain is approximately 3,621,062 acres. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZBR Acting Director. Approved Nov. 16, 1909, and sent to General Land Office. R A Ballinger [Notification to Eegister and Eeoeiver, Visalia, Secretary. November 23, 1909.] withdrawal of december 30, 1909. December 16, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions, I have the honor to make the following recom- mendation which involves approximately 87,474 acres: 1 See p. 135. 2 See p. 102. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 161 Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 10. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. COLORADO. {Sixth Principal Meridian.) T. 1 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 1, NW. i of NW. J. Sec. 2, N. i, N. i of S. i. Sees. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Sec. 10, NW. i. Sec. 16, NE. i of NW. J. Sec. 17, N. i of NW. i. Sec. 18, N. i. T. 1 N., R. 102 W., Sees. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Sec. 7, N. i. Sec. 8, N.i, N. iof S. J. Sec. 9, N. i, N. i of SW. {, SE. h Sees. 10, 11, and 12. T. 1 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 1, E. i, N. i of NW. }, SE. i of NW. J. T. 2 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 31, S. i of NW. i, SW. J, W. i of SE. i. T. 2 N., R. 101 V-> Sec- 7, S. i of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 8, S. i of SW. i. Sec. 10, SE. i of SE. h Sec. 11, SW. i. Sec. 14, W. J. Sec. 15, NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. i Sec. 16, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. J, S. i. Sees. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22. Sec. 23, S. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 24, SW. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 25, NW. i of SW. i, S. A of S. J. Sees. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36. T. 2 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 2, W. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J. Sees. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, l;>, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36. T. 2 N., R. 103 W., Sees. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Sec. 7, NE. i, N. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sees. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Sec. 17, NE. i, N. iof NW. h SE. i of NW. i, N. Jof SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 21, NE. i, N. iof NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. {, SE. i of SE. i. Sees. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Sec. 27, NE. i, N. Jof NW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, N. Jof SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. See. 35, E. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i Sec. 36. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 11 162 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. T. 3 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 16, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 17, S. i of S. i. Sec. 18, S. i of S. i. Sees. 19, 20, and 21. Sec. 22, W. i of SW. i. Sec. 26, W. i, W. i of SE. i. Sees. 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34. Sec. 35, W. i, W. i of E. J. T. 3 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 19, S. i of N. i, S. J. Sec. 20, S. i of N. i, S. ^. Sec. 21, S. i of N. i, S. J. Sec. 22, S. Jof N.i, S. i. Sec. 23, NE. } of NE. J, S. i of X. J, S. J. Sees. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36. T. 3 N., R. 104 W., Sec. 23, NE. i of SW. i, S. J of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 24, S. i of N. J, S. i. Sees. 25 and 26. Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, and 3. See. 35, NE. i, E. ^of NW. i, N. Jof SE. i, SE. iof SE. {. Sec. 36. T. 2 N., R. 104 W., Sec. 1, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. J, NE. J of SW. J, X. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. h Very respectfully, Geo. 0ns Smith Director. Approved December 20, 1909 and sent to General Land Office. • R A Balungee (Notification to Register and Receiver, Glenwood Secretary. Springs, December 24, 1909.] restoration of december 30, 1909. December 23, 1909. The Honorable, The Secretaht op the Intehior. Sir: Field investigations just completed show that certaia lands in existing oil with- drawals are not oil lands. I therefore recommend the restoration of the following areas: CALIFORNIA. Mount Diablo Meridian. T. 29 S., R. 18 E., all. T. 29 S., R. 19 E., Sees. 19 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, W. J of W. J. Sec. 26, W. i of NW. i, SW. J. Sees. 27 to 34, inclusive. See. 35, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. }. Sec. 36, SW. i, SW. J of SE. J. T. 30 S., R. 17 E., all. T. 30 S., R. 18 E., all. T. 30 S., R. 19 E., all. ORDEKS AND COEKESPONDENCE. 163 T. 30 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 6, SW. } of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. {. Sec. 7, all. Sec. 8, W. i of SW. }, SE. J of SW. J. Sec. 17, SW. i of NE. }, W. 4, W. i of SE. J. Sees. 18, 19, and 20. Sec. 21, SW. i of SW. i- Sec. 27, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 28, SW. i of NE. }, W. J, SE. i. Sees. 29 to 33, inclusive. Sec. 34, S. J of NE; i, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 35, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. T. 31 S., R. 17 E., all. T. 31 S., R. 18 E., all. T. 31 S., R. 19 E., all. T. 31 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 2, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sees. 3 to 11, inclusive. Sec. 13, W. i of NW. i, SW. }, SW. } of SE. J. Sees. 14 to 23, inclusive. Sec. 24, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 31 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 19, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. h Sec. 29, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. Sec. 30, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 31, all. Sec. 32, W. i of NE. }, SE. i of NE. {, W. 4, SE. J. Sec. 33, W. 4 of SW. i, SE. } of SW. i. T. 32 S., R. 17 E., all. T. 32 S., R. 18 E., all. T. 32 S., R. 19 E., all. T. 32 S., R. 20,E., all. T. 32 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 3, W. 4 of NW. }, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. 4 of SE. }, SE. i of SE. i. Sees. 4 to 10, inclusive. Sec. 11, W. 4 of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. 4 of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 13, W. 4 of NW. i, SE. i of NW. }, SW. i, W. 4 of SE. }, SE. i of SE. i. Sees. 14 to 36, inclusive. T. 32 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 19, W. 4 of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. }. Sec. 29, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sees. 30, 31, and 32. Sec. 33, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. 4 of SE. J. San Bernardino Meridian. T. 12 N., R. 27 W., all. T. 12 N., R. 26 W., Sees. 31 to 35, inclusive. Sec. 36, W. 4 of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. T. 11 N., R. 27 W., all. T. 11 N., R. 26 W., Sec. 1, W. 4 of NE. i, SE. i of NE. \, W. 4, SE. i. Sees. 2 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 25 W., Sec. 6, W. 4 of SW. }, SE. } of SW. i. Sec. 7, W. 4 of NE. }, SE. J of NE. \, W. 4, SE. }. Sec. 8, W. 4 of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SW. \ of SE. \. Sec. 16, SW. i of NW. i, SW. J, S. 4 of SE. J. 164 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. II N., R. 25 W., Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive. Sec. 22, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. h SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 25, SW. i of SW. i Sec. 26, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, SW. i of NE. i, S. J. Sees. 27 to 35, inclusive. Sec. 36, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. J. T. 11 N., R. 24 W., Sec. 31, W. i of SW. h The area involved in this recommendation of restoration is approximately 378,456 acres. On approval of this recommendation there will remain withdrawn, in aid of proposed oil legislation, 3,242,606 acres. Very respectfully, H. 0. ElZBK Acting Director. Approved Dec 30 1909. and sent to General Land Office. R A Ballingbr [Notifloatiou to Register and Receiver, Oakland, Secretary. January 6, 1910.] withdrawal of january 18, 1910. Januaby 17, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sib: In accordance with your instructions, I have the honor to make the following recom- mendation which involves approximately 147,887 acres: Tempobaey Petroleum Withdrawal No. 11. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the usei and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or nonmineral public-land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. cahpobnia. (San Bernardino' Meridian.) T. 10 N., R. 19 W., Sec. 1, W. J. Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive. Sec. 12, W. i Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, E. i of W. i, W. J of E. J, SE. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. J. Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i of SW. i. T. 10 N., R. 20 W., Sees. 1 to 12, inclusive. Sec. 13, W. i. Sees. 14 to 23, inclusive. Sec. 24, W. i, lots I, 2, 3, 4, 5. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 165 T. 10 N., R. 21 W., Sees. 1 to 6, inclusive. Sec. 7, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N. i of NE. J, NE. i of NW. {. Sec. 8, N. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec.9, N. i, lotsl, 2, SE. J. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. See. 16, SE. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. See. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. • See. 19, lot 1. Sees. 21 to 29, inclusive. Sec. 30, SE. J, S. J of NE. i, E. i of SW. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. ' Sees. 31 to 36, inclusive. T. 10 N., R. 22 W., Sec. 1, S. } of NE. i, SE. i, SE. i of NW. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Sec. 3, N. i. Sec. 4, N. i. Sec. 5, N. J. Sec. 6, N. J. See. 19, E. i of SW. J, W. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. i, lots 1,' 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Sec. 20, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, lots, 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 21, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. See. 22, lot 1. Sec. 25, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, S. i of SE. }, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 26, S. J, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 27, S. i of N. J, S. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sees. 28 to 36, inclusive. T. 10 N., R. 23 W., Sees. 1 to 11, inclusive. See. 12, NW. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SW. J of SW. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 13, NW. i outside of private land grants. Sec. 14, NE. i of NE. i, W. * of NE. J, NW. i, SW. i, NW. i of SB. i, lots 1, 2, 3. Sees. 15 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, W. i, S. i of SE. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 24, S. i of S. J, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 10 N., R. 24 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. See. 19, E. J, lots 1, 2. Sees. 20 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 20 W., Sees. 19 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 21 W., Sees. 1 to 36, inclusive. T. 12 N., R. 21 W., all of township. With the approval of this recommendation, the total area withdrawn in California will be 1,952,453 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved Jany 18, 1910 and sent to General Land Office. R A Balunger [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland Secretary. and Los Angeles, January 28, 1910.] 166 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. withdrawal op febbuakt 8, 1910. January 24, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetabt op the Intehior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I have the honor to submit the following recom- mendation which involves 448,000 acres. Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 12. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tempo- rarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or dis- posal under the mineral or nonmineral public-land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and report. CALIFORNIA. (Mount Diablo Meridian.) T. 16 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 19 to 30, and 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 16 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 19 to 36, inclusive. T. 17 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 1. T. 17 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 17, and 21 to 24, inclusive. T. 19S., R. 9E.,A11. T. 19 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 1 to 25, inclusive. Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. }. Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, and 3, N. i, N. J of SW. J, SW. J of SW. }, NW. i of SE. i. Sees. 28 to 32, inclusive. Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. J of NE. i; NW. J, NW. i of SW. }. Sec. 34, lots 1 and 2. - Sec. 35, lot 1. Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. J of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i. T. 20 S., R. 9 E., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 22 to 27, and 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, S. J of NE. J, SE. J of NW. i, E. i of SW. i, W. i of SE. i. Sec. 7. Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 14, lot 1. Sec. 15, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, SW. }, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 16, lots 1 and 2, S. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i. Sees. 17 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. i of NW. {, SE. J of NW. i, S.i. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, S. i of SW. J. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive. Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, S. i of NE. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. JofSE. i. Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, and 3. ORDERS AND COEEESPONDENCE. 167 T. 20 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 8, lot 1. Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J. Sec. 10, lota 1 and 2, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 11, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, N. i, SE.'J. Sees. 12 and 13. Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. ^ of SE. i. Sec. 15, lots 1, 2, and 3, NE. J of NE. J. Sec. 23, lot 1. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, N. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. i, NE. J of NW. i. Sec. 25, lot 1. Sec. 29, lota 1, 2, and 3. Sec. 30, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, E. i of SW. i, S. J of SE. J. Sec. 31. Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 33, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 34, lots 1 and 2. Sec. 35, lota 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. i of SE. J. Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. i of NE. J, S. J. T. 20 S., R. 12 E., Sees. 1, 12, 13, 22 to 27, and 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 13 E., Seca. 5 to 8, 17 to 21, and 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 10 E., Seca. 1 to 18, 22 to 27, and 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 and 2. Sec. 3, lota 1, 2, 3, 4,. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, S. JofNE. J. Sees. 4 to 36, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 12 E., Sees. 19 to 21, and 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 1 to 6, 8 to 16, 22 to 26, inclusive, and 36. T. 21 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 19, 20, and 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 22 S., R. 11 E., All. T. 22 S., R. 12 E., All. T. 22 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 19 to 21, and 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 22 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. T. 23 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 3, and 10 to 15, inclusive. T. 23S., R. 12E., AH.- T. 23 S., R. 13 E., All. T. 23 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, and 19 to 36, inclusive. T. 23 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 19 to 21, and 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 24 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 1 to 18, 22 to 27, and 34 to 36, inclusive. ' T. 24 S., R. 14 E., All. T. 24 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, S. J of N. i, NE. J of SW. i, N. Jof SE. i, SE. Jof SE. i. Sec. 2, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, SE. { of NE. J. Sec. 3, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, S. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. i. Sees. 4 to 7, inclusive. Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, and 3, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SW. i of SW. }, ' NW. iofSE.i. Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. i of NW. i. Sec. 11, lot 1. Sec. 12, lots 1, 2, and 3, NE. i of NE. i, S. J of NE. i, NE. i of RW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i. 168 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOKAtlOSS. T. 24 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 13. Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, SE. i of NE. i, SE. }. Sec. 17, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. }. Sees. 18 and 19. Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4. Sec. 23, lot 1 in NW. i, lot 1 in E. i, lot 2, NE. i of NE. J. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, N. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 25, lot 1. Sec. 28, lot 1. Sec. 29, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. J, SW. i, W. i of SE. i. Sees. 30, 31, and 32. Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, SW. i of NW. i, W. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i. T. 24 S., R. 16 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive, and 28 and 29. Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, NE. i, S. J of NW. J, N. iof SE.i, SE. iof SE.f Sec. 31, lot 1. Sec. 32; lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i. Sec. 33; lot 1, N. i, N. A of SW. i, SE. i of SW. h SE. J. T. 25 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 1 to 18, 22 to 27, and 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 25 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. t Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sec. 10, lot 1, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 11, lots 1, 2, and 3, W. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. Sec. 13, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 14, lots 1 and 2, W. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 15 to 23, inclusive. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW. } of NE. i* W. i, SE. J. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 25 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4. See. 28, lot 1. See. 29, lots 1 and 2, SW. i of SW. {. Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, SW. i of NE. i, E. i of NW. i, E.^ofSW. i, SE.i. Sec. 31. Sec. 32, lots 1 and 2, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, SE. i of NE. J, E. 4 of SE. i. Sec. 4, lot 1. T. 26 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 26 S., R. 16 E., Sees. 4 to 9, and 16 to 18, inclusive. As portions of the lands included within this withdrawal are unsurveyed, it is re- quested that appropriate notation be made on the records to show the withdrawal thereof while unsurveyed as well as after siu^ey has been made. With the approval of this recommendation the total area of petroleum withdrawals in California will be 2,400,453 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved February 2, 1910, and sent to General Land Office. R A Ballingek [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland, Secretary. February 4, 1910.] OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 169 WITHDRAWAL OF FEBRUABT 13, 1910. February 11, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I have the honor to make the following recom- mendation of withdrawal which involves 9,109 acres: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 13. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or non-mineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming. T. 55 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 2, lots 3, 7. Sec. 3, lots 1, 2. Sec. 4, lot 1. Sec. 9, lots 1, 2. Sec. 10, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, N. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. J. Lot 39, western two-thirds; according to the original survey N. i of NW. J of Sec. 2 of this township, and now occupying portions of NW. ^ of NW. J- of Sec. 2, and NE. J of NE. J of Sec. 3, in this township, and small portions of SE. J of SE. J of Sec. 34, and SW. i of SW. i of Sec. 35, T. 56 N., R. 97 W. Lot 40, W. i ; according to the original survey N. Jof SW. } of Sec. 2, and now occupying portions of SW. i of NW. i and NW. i of SW. { of Sec. 2, and SE. i of NE. i and NE. i of SE. i of Sec. 3. Lot 45, all. Lot 47, all. Lot 48, all. Lot 40, all. Lot 50, all. Lot 60, all. Lot 62, all. Lot 64, the portion which according to the original survey was NE. I of Sec. 5, and now occupying portions of W. i of NE. i and NW. i of Sec. 5, in this township, and S. ^of SW. i and SW. i of SE. i of Sec. 32,T. 56N., R. 97W. Lot 70, all. T. 56 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 18, lot 4. Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. J of NE. h N-E. i of NE. i, E. i ofW. i SE. i. Sec. 20, lots 3, 4, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. J. Sec. 29, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 30, all. Sec. 31, NE. h NE. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SE. i. 170 PETEOLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND KESTOEATIONS. T. 56 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, NW. J. Sec. 33, lot 1. Lot 39, western two-thirds; according to the original survey N. i of NW. i of Sec. 2, T. 55 N., R. 97 W., and now occupying small portions of SE. J of SE. J of Sec. 34, and SW. i of SW. J of Sec. 35, in this township, and the greater part of NW. \ of NW. J of Sec. 2, and NE. i of NE. J of Sec. 3, T. 55 N., R. 97 W. Lot 53, the portion which accordii^ to the original survey was SW. i of NE. }, NW. J, and NW. J of SW. i of Sec. 34, and now occupying portions of SW. J of SW. i of Sec. 27, SE. i of Sec. 28, E. J of Sec. 33, and NW. i of Sec. 34. Lot 54, the southwestemmost 40 acres; according to the original survey SW. i of SW. J of Sec. 27, and now occupying portions of SE. J of Sec. 28. Lot 57, aU. Lot 58, all. Lot 59, the portion which according to the original survey was SW. i of NE. i, W. J, and SE. i of Sec. 28, and now occupying portions of SW. J of SW. J of _Sec. 21, S. i of SE. i of Sec. 20, E. J of Sec. 29, and Sec. 28. Lot 60, all. Lot 62, all. . Lot 64, the portion which according to the original survey was NE. i of Sec. 5, T. 55 N., R. 97 W., and now occupying portions of S. J of SW. i and SW. J of SE. J, in this township, and all of W. J of NE. J and NW. i of Sec. 5, T. 55 N., R. 97 W. Lot 65, the westernmost 40 acres; according to the original survey SW. J of SW. J of Sec. 21, and now occu- pying portions of SE. J of Sec. 20. Lot 67, all. T. 56 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 10, E; J of SE. j. Sec. 11, S. i. Sec. 12, W. i of SW. J, SE. J of SW. J. Sec. 13, W. J of NE. }, SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 14, aU. Sec. 15, E. i of NE. i. Sec. 23, NE. {, NE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. }. Sec. 24, all. Sec. 25, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved February 12, 1910, and sent to General Land Office. R A Ballinger [Notification to Register and Receiver, Lander, Secretary. Marcli 11, 1910.] ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 171 RESTORATION OP MARCH "ge, 1910. March 26, 1910. Register and Receiver, Redding, California. Sirs: On petition of James P. Eaton, alleging the oil character of the lands, by office letter "N" of April 6, 1901,' you were advised that the following described tracts were suspended for a reasonable time from agricultural entry to permit parties to determine by investigation the actual character of the land, to- wit: E. J and SW. i and SE. J of NW. i. Sec. 2; Sec. 10, except NW. i of NW. }; W. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i, and SW. J of NE. i Sec. 12; all of Sec. 14; NW. i, SE. i of SE. i, N. i of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i Sec. 22; W. i and W. i of NE. i Sec. 24; NW. i Sec. 26; T. 32 N., R. 3 W., N. J, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i, NE. } of SW. i Sec. 6; E. J and SW. i of Sec. 18, T. 32 N., R. 2W.,M. D. M. By letter "N" of October 25, 1909, you were directed to examine your records, and if further action had been taken in regard to the suspension of the lands, to report fully in the matter, and if not, to advise petitioner that he was allowed thirty days to show cause why his petition should not be dismissed and the lands relieved from suspension. December 28, 1909, you enclosed proof of service of said letter of October 25, 1909, made upon petitioner and received by him on November 3, 1909, as shown by registry return card. You report that no action has been taken, and that Mr. Eaton person- ally informed you that he had no further interest in the land. You further report that it appears that the lands described herein were explored for oil and were found to contain none. The petition is accordingly dismissed and the tracts above described are released from suspension. Make the proper notation on the records of your office. Very respectfully, S. V. Proudfit Acting Commissioner. withdrawal of april 8, 1910. April 5, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I have the honor to submit the following recommendation of withdrawal which involves 29,736 acres; Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 14. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal imder the mineral or nonmineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. 1 See p. 65. 172 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOEATIONS. Sixth Pnncipal Meridian, Wyoming. T. 51 N, R. 92 W., Sec. 18, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, E. i of SW. i, SV,-. i of SE. J. Sec. 19, aU. Sec. 20, SW. i of NW. i, SW. J. Sec. 29, W. i of NE. h SE. J of XE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 30, all. Sec. 31, NE. i, NE. i of NW. J. Sec. 32, N. i. T. 51 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 1, S. J of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 2, all. Sec. 3, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and Lot 77. Sec. 4, Lot 72 and Lot 74. Sec. 10, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, E. J of E. i, Lot 58. Sec. 11, all. Sec. 12, W. i of NE. h W. i, SE. J. Sec. 13, all. Sec. 14, all. Sec. 15, Lots 1, 2, and Lot 58. Sec. 23, all. Sec. 24, all. Sec. 25, N.J, N.J of SE.i. Sec. 26, NE. J of NE. i. T. 54 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 7, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, E. J of W. J, W. J of SE. J. Sec. 18, Lots 1,2, 3, 4, W. J of E. J, E. J of W. J. T. 54 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 1, W. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 3, Lots 3 and 4, SW. i of NE. i, S. J of NW. J, S. J. Sec. 4, Lot 1. Sec. 10, E. J, E. J of NW. i. Sec. 11, all. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, all. Sec. 14, N. J, E. J of SW. J, SE. i. Sec. 23, N. J of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J. Sec.24,W.JofNE.i,NW.i,NE.JofSW.J,NW.iofSE.i. Sec. 15, NE. i of NE. J. T. 55 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 28, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, SE. J of SE. i, and Lot 38. Sec. 33, NE. i, N. J o* NW. i, SE. i of NW. J, NE. i of SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 34, W. J of NW. J, SE. J of NW. }, SW. i. T. 56 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 6, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, SW. i of NE. J, SE. i of NW. J. T. 56 N., R. 96 W., Sec. 1, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14. Sec. 2, Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, N. J of SW. i. Sec. 3, Lots 1, 2, 3, and NE. i of Lot 86. Sec. 11, Lot 1. Sec. 30, Lots 3, 4, and Lot 115. Sec. 31, Lots 1, 2, 3, W. J of NE. }, E. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, and Lot 116. T. SIN., R. 96 W., Sec. 3, all. Sec. 4, aU. Sec. 9, all. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 173 T. 57 N., R. 96 W., T. 55N., B. 97 W. T. 56N.,R. 97 W. T. 56 N., R. 98 W. T. 57 N., R. 98 W. Sec. 10, all. Sec. 11, W. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. See. 14, W. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SB. J. Sec. 15, all. Sec. 16, N. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. {, SE. i- Sec. 21, E. i, E. i of NW. J. Sec. 22, all. Sec. 23, all. Sec. 24, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i. Sec. 25, W. i. Sec. 26, NE. J, N. J of NW. i, SW. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 27, NE. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 28, NE. i, N. i of SE. -J, SE. J of SE. i. Sec. 35, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SE. i. , Sec. 5, Lot 1. Sec. 6, Lot 1. , Sec. 14, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, SW. i of NW. i, and Lot 45. Sec. 15, S.iofNE.i, SE.iofNW.i,NE.iofSW.i,SE.i. Sec. 23, Lots 1, 2, 3. Sec. 25, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, and Lot 115. Sec. 26, SB. i of SE. }. Sec. 31, Lots 1, 2, SE. i of NW. i, NB. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 36, Lot 1, and Lot 116. , Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 3, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, S. J. Sec. 4, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 9, NB. i. Sec. 10, N. J, N. i of SW. J, SB. i of SW. i, W. i of SE. J. Sec. 11, W. i of NE. i, SB. i of NE. J, NW. J. Sec. 12, SW. i of SB. J. Sec. 13, NE. i of NE. J. Sec. 15, W. i of NE. i, N. J of SB. i, SB. i of SE. J. Sec. 23, W. i of NW. ], SE. i of NW. J, NE. J of SW. i, W. J of SE. 1, SE. i of SB. i. Sec. 25, Lot 2, SW. i of NW. 1, N. i of SW. i. Sec. 26, E. i of NE. }. Sec. 36, Lot 1. , Sec. 34, S: i of NE. i, SE. { of NW. h B. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 35, SW. i. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved April 8, 1910 and sent to 6. L. 0. R A Ballinger Secretary. [Notification to Kegister and Receiver, Lander and Buffalo, April 12, 1910.] 174 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTORATIONS. restoration and withdrawal of afrui 14, 1910. April 11, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations just completed show that certain lands in existing oil with- drawals are not oil lands. I therefore recoinmend the restoration of the following areas: Salt Lake Meridian, Utah. T. 32 S., R. 14 W., all. T. 34 S., Es. 12 and 18 W., all. T. 35 S., Rs. 13, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20 W., all.i T. 36 S., Es. 14 and 15 W., all.i T. 44 S., Ks. 7, 8 and 9 W., all. T. 43 S., Rs. 8, 9 and 9i W., all. T. 40 S., R. 9 W., alL T. 41 S., R. 9 W., Sees. 1 to 24 inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 9 W., Sees. 19 to 36 inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 10 W., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 22 to 27, 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 41 S., R. 11 W., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, inclusive. T. 41 S., R. 12 W., Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 20, S. i; Sec. 29, N. i; Sec. 30, all. T. 42 S., R. 13 W., alL T. 43 S., R. 14 W., Sees. 1 to 3, 11 to 13, inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 13 W., Sees. 1 to 18, 22 to 27, 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 41 S., R. 15 W., all. T. 41 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 1 to 18, 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 36, alL T. 42 S., R. 17 W., Sec. 18, aU; See. 19, all; Sees. 29 to 32 inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 4 to 9, 16 to 22, 26 to 36, inclusive. The same field investigations show that it is advisable to withdraw the following lands in aid of proposed l^islation afieeting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits, and I therefore submit the following recommendation of withdrawal which involves approximately 407,314 acres. Temporart Petroleum Withdrawal No. 15. In aid of proposed l^islation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or nonmineral public-land laws. AU locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. 1 T. 35 S., K. 14 W., should have been included in this letter and T. 36 S., R. 14 W., omitted. See cor- rection letter of May 11, 1910, approved May 12, 1910 (p. 178). ORDEKS AND CORKESPONDENCE. 175 Salt Lake Meridian, Utah. T. 40 S., R. 10 W., Sec. 35, all. T. 41 S., R. 10 W., Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sees. 9 to 11, 14 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, S. i; Sees. 19 to 23, 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 10 W., Sees. 1 to 21, 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 40 S., R. 11 W., Sees. 19 to 21, 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 38 S., R. 12 W., Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sees. 32 to 34 inclusive. T. 39 S., R. 12 W., Sees. 3 to 5, 8 to 10, 15 to 17, 19 to 22, 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 40 S., R. 12 W., all. T. 39 S., R. 13 W., Sees. 3 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 34, inclusive. T. 40 S., R. 13 W., Sees. 3 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 33, inclusive. T. 41 S., R. 13 W., Sees. 4 to 9, 16 to 21, 29 to 31, inclusive. T. 41 S., R. 14 W., Sec. 1, all; Sees. 11 to 15, 21 to 29, 31 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 14 W., Sees. 1 to 12, 14 to 22, 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 15 W., Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sees. 23 to 36 inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 16 W., Sec. 7, all; Sees. 17 to 22, 25 to 36, inclusive. Salt Lake Meridian, Arizona. All portions of the following townships, which may be found to lie south of the thirty-seventh parallel of north latitude: T. 43 S., R. 10 W., W. i of township. T. 43 S., Rs. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 W. Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. T. 41 N., Rs. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 W. T. 40 N., Rs. 7, 8, 9 W. As portions of the lands included within this withdrawal are unsurveyed, it is requested that appropriate notation be made on the records to show the withdrawal thereof while unsurveyed as well as after survey has been made. The effect of these changes is to increase the total area withdrawn 91,072 acres, making the total area now covered by withdrawals in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits on the public domain approx- imately 3,864,631 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved April 14, 1910 and sent to General Land Office. R A Ballingbr Secretary. [Notifloation to Register and Receiver, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Phoenix, Arizona, April 20, 1910.] 176 PETKOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. restoratioiv of april 30, 1910. April 28, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In response to urgent request of January 24, 1910, from M. B. Gearon of Chicago, that withdrawn oil lands in southwestern Utah, be examined at once in order that a decision might be reached with regard to proposed Carey Act selections in which iJj-. Gearon is interested: On February 4, 1910, I sent Geologist Robert Anderson, to make an examination of the area. It appears from the report of Mr. Anderson that for the most part the lands involved in this Carey Act selection either have no oil value or that the prospec- tive value of the irrigated lands will be many times the prospective oil value. On April 11, 1910,' I recommended the restoration of lands in this field which are not imderlain by the oil-bearing rocks. These lands were restored on April 14. I now recommend the restoration of the following tracts because the land is more valuable for agricultural uses than as oil land. Salt Lake Meridian, Utah. T. 43 S., R. 10 W., Sees. 4 to 9, 16 to 21, 28 to 33 inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 11 W., Sees. 19 to 36 inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 11 W., All. T. 42S.,R. 12"\V., AU. T. 43 S., R. 12 W., All. T. 43 S., R. 13 ^Y., Sees. 19 to 21, 28 to 32 inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 14 W., Sees. 4 to 10, 14 to 24, 25 to 36 inclusive. Salt Lake Meridian, Ai-izoTia. AM portions of the following townships, which may be found to lie south of the thirty-seventh parallel of north latitude: T. 43 S., R. 10 W., \VJ of township. T. 43 S., Rs. 11, 12, 13, and 14 ^Y. The area involved in this recommendation of restoration is approximately 116,482 acres, and its approval will leave 581,566 acres still withdrawn in the State of Utah in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits on the public domain. From the report of the field geologist I do not deem it advisable to reconunend the restoration of the other lands which ilr. Gearon desires to be restored. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved April 30. 10. and sent to General Land Office. R A B.\llinger Secretary. [Notification to Kegister and Receiver, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Phoenix, Arizona, May 11. 1910. 1 See p. 174. OBDEES AND GOERESPONDENCE. 177 withdrawal op may 4, 1910. May 3, 1910. The Honorable, The Sbcrktary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations just completed show that it is advisable to withdraw the follow- ing lands in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petro- leum deposits, and I therefore submit the following recommendation of withdrawal which involves 419,901 acres. Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 16. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby tem- porarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or noumineral public-land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination. New Mexico Principal Meridian, New Mexico. T. 17 S., R. 23 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 23 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 24 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 24 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 24 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 24 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 25 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 25 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 25 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 25 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 26 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 26 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 26 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 26 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 27 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 27 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 27 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 27 E., All of township. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved May 4/1910, and sent to eneral Land Office. R A Ballinger Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, EosweU, May 13, 1910.] 15211°— Bull. 623—16 12 178 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AXD BESTOEATIOKS. bestokation of mat 6, 1910. May 4, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetabt of the Inteeioe. Sie: Field investigatioiis just completed show that certain lands in existing oil -wifli- drawals, are not oU lands. I lierefore recommend the restoration of the following area: Salt Lake Meridian, Utah. T. 41 S., E. 18 W., All of township. The area involved in this recommendation is approximately 23,040 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved Mav 6, 1910 and sent to [Notfflcation to Register and Receiver, Salt Lake Gene^ Land Office. City, May ll, mo.] R A Balungee Secretary. cohrection of may 13, 1910. Mat U, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetaet op the Inteeioe. Sm: In the letter of this office of April 11, 1910,' approved by you on April 14, 1910, recommending the restoration of certain lands included in oil withdrawals, which field examination showed are not oil lands, occurs a clerical error. The portion which reads: T. 35 S., Rs. 13, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20 W., aU; T. 36 S., Rs. U and 15 W., aU, should be changed to read: T. 35 S., Rs. 13, U, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 20 W., aU; T. 36S., R. 15W.,aU. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZEE Acting Director. Approved May 12, 1910, and sent to General Land Office. R A Ballingee Secretary. RESTOBATIOX OF TTSE. 4, 1910. June 3, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetaey op the Inteeioe. Sie: From the results of field examinations I am of the opinion that there is not suf- ficient e\idence of oil to warrant the continuation of the withdrawal with respect to the following lands in Louisiana, and I therefore recommend that they be restored: 1 See p. 174. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 179 Oil Restoration. Louisiana Principal Meridian, Louisiana. T. 15 N., Rs. 10 to 16 W., inclusive. T. 16 N., Rs. 10 to 16 W., inclusive. T. 17 N., Rs. 11 to 16 W., inclusive. T. 18 N., Rs. 11 to 13 W., inclusive. T. 19 N., Rs. 10 to 13 W., inclusive. T. 20 N., Rs. 10 to 13 W., inclusive. T. 21 N., Rs. 10 to 13 W., inclusive. T. 22 N., Rs. 10 to 14 W., inclusive. T. 23 N., Rs. 10 to 14 W., inclusive. The area involved in this restoration is 1,036,800 acres of which only a very small percentage is public land. The original withdrawal of December 15, 1908,' waa however made in blanket form and the restoration is therefore in the same terms. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved June 4, 1910, and sent to [Notification to Register and Receiver, Natchi- General Land Office. t"""^*^' J""* «• "i"! R A Ballinger Secretary. withdrawal and restoration of june 18, 1910. June 16, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: On November 10, 1900,^ an area of approximately 552,960 acres in the Salt Creek region, Wyoming, was withdrawn from agricultural entry on recommendation of the Commissioner of the General Land Office on account of alleged oil character of the land. On September 27, 1901,^ following field examination by a special agent, approximately 92, 160 acres of this area were restored. On April 1, igOS,* an additional restoration was made, leaving an outstanding withdrawal covering 173,530 acres. On July 26, 1909,* you approved a recommendation of the Commissioner that this with- drawal be continued pending examination by the Geological Survey. As this exami- nation was not completed at the time of the initiation of the policy of withdrawing oil lands from all disposition in aid of proposed legislation, this area was included in Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5, approved by you on September 27, 1909.° As a result of field examination by the Geological Survey in this area, I find that the following lands included in this withdrawal are not valuable for oil and accordingly recommend their restoration. This recommendation of restoration includes 139,135 acres. Restoration of Lands included in Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 38 N., R. 78 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, SE. i of NE. J, E. i of SE. i, lots 1 and 2; Sec. 4, S. i of NW. i, SW. J, SW. i of SE. i, Lot 4; Sees. 5 and 6 all; ' See p. H7. ! See p. 63. a See p. 66. ' See p. S?. s See p. 132. » See p. 135. 180 PETBOLETTM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 39 N., R. 78 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, aU; Sec. 3, aU; Sec. 4, E. i, E. iofW. J; Sec. 9, E. i, E. iofW. i; Sees. 10 to 15 inclusive; Sec. 16, NE. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 22, E. i, E. i of XW. i, XAV. i of NW. i; Sees. 23 to 26 inclusive; Sec. 29, SAV. i of SW. i. Sec. 30, E. i of SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i, lots 2, 3 and 4; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 33, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 35, E. i, E. J of NW. i, NW. i of NW. }, NE. }of SW.}; Sec. 36, aU. Sec. 27, E. J of NE. 1 T. 40 X., R. 78 W., Sees. 1 to 5 inclusive; Sec. 6, S.iofNE.},SE.}ofNW.},NE.iofSW.},SE.}, lots 1. 2 and 3; See. 7, NE. }, N. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. }; Sees. 8 to 17 inclusive; Sec. 18, E. i of XE. i, NE. } of SE. }; Sec. 20, E. i, E. i of W. J, NW. i of NW. }; Sees. 21 to 28 inclusive; Sec. 29, NE. }, E. J of NW. }, N. J of SE. }, SE. } of SE. }; Sec. 32, NE. } of NE. i, Sec. 33, N. i, N. i of SW. }, SE. i of SW. i, SE. }; Sees. 34 to 36 inclusive. T. 41 N., R. 78 W., Sees. 1 to 30 inclusive; See. 31, N. J, N. J of SE. }, SE. } of SE. i; Sees. 32 to 36 inclusive. T. 42 X., R. 78 W., Sees. 25 to 36 inclusive. T. 38X., R. 79W., Sees. 1 to 6 inclusive. T. 39 X., R. 79 W., Sec. 4, SW. }of NW.i, W.Jof SW.},SE.}ofSW.},lot4; Sees. 5 to 8 inclusive; Sec. 9, W. i, SW. i of NE. i, SE. }; Sec. 10, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, SW. } of SW. i; Sec. 15, S"\\'. i of NE. i, X'W. i, S. }; Sees. 16 to 22 inclusive; See. 23, SW. i of NE. }, N^V. i, S. i; Sec. 24, SW. i of SW. }; Sec. 25, NW. J of NE. }, S. J of NE. i, NW. i, S. i; Sees. 26 to 36 inclusive. T. 40 X., R. 79 W., Sec. 2, Lots 1 and 2, See. 3, W. iofW. J; Sees. 4 to 9 incliiaive; Sees. 16 to 21 inclusive; See. 28, N. i of NE. }, SW. i of NE. }, W. i, W. } of SE. i; Sees. 29 to 32 inclusive; Sec. 33, NW. }, W. J of SW. }; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. . ] 81 T. 41 N., R. 79 W., Sees. 1 to 34 inclusive; Sec. 35, N. i, NE. I of SE. J; Sec. 36, N. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; T. 42 N., R. 79 W., Sees. 25 to 36 inclusive; T. 38 N., R. 80 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; T.39N., R. SOW., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sees. 11 to 14, 23 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 35, all; Sec. . 36, all. T. 40 N., R. 80 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; See. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 36, all; The same investigation indicates that the following lands not included in existing vrithdrawals are valuable for oil and I therefore recommend the following withdrawal including 3,600 acres: Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 17. In aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and disposition of the petroleum deposits on the public domain, all public lands in the following list are hereby temporarily withdrawn from all forms of location, settlement, selection, filing, entry, or disposal under the mineral or nonmineral public land laws. All locations or claims existing and valid on this date may proceed to entry in the usual manner after field investigation and examination: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming. T. 38 N., R. 78 W., See. 9, E. i of NB. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. i of NE. i, NW. i, S. §; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, E. i, NW. J, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; See. 22, NE. i, NE. i of NW. }, E. i of SE. i; See. 23, all; Sec. 26, NW. i of NE. i, N. J of NW. i. The effect of this restoration and additional withdrawal will be to decrease the area now withdrawn in Wyoming in aid of proposed legislation affecting the use and dis- position of the petroleum deposits of the public domain to 255,461 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Approved June 18, 1910 and sent to General Land Office. R A Balunger Sea'etary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Buffalo and Douglas, June 25, 1910.] 182 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOKATIONS. PERIOD BEGINNTNGt JTTLT 1, 1910. withdrawal of jtjtt 2, 1910 (arizona). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secketakt or the Interior. Sm: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of l^islation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits beloi^- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of Arizona, involving approximately 230,400 acres: Order op Withdrawai. petroletjm reserve no. 1. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal made heretofore: On Apr. 14, 1910,' and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 15, in so far as the same includes any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of pubUc lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of l^islation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: Gila and Salt River Meridian, Arizona. T. 40 N., Es. 7, 8, and 9, W. T. 41 N., Es. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 W. Salt Lake Meridian, Arizona. All portions of the following township which may be found to lie south of the thirty- seventh parallel of north latitude: T. 43 S., Ea. 15 and 16 W. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Jttlt 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. B, A Ballinger Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WM H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Phoenix, July 16, 1910.] 1 See p. 174. OEDERS AND COBRESPONDENCE. 183 WITHDRAWAL OF JULY 3, 1910 (CALIFORNIA). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretaby of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belong- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of California, involving approximately 2,482,750 acres; Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 2. It is hereby ordered that those certain orders of withdrawal made heretofore : On Sept. 27, 1909, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5; ' On Oct. 30, 1909, and described aa Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 8; '' On Nov. 16, 1909, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 9; ' On Jan. 18, 1910, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 11; * On Feb. 2, 1910, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 12; * in so far as the same include any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same are hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases, ' ' approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: [Mt. Diablo Meridian, California.) T. 1 N., E. 1 E., All of township. T. 2 N., R. 1 E., All of township. T. 1 N., R. 2 E., All of township. T. 2 N., E. 2 E., All of township. T. 1 N., E. 3 E., All of township. T. 1 N., E. 1 W., All of township. T. 2 N., E. 1 W., All of township. T. 2 N., E. 2 W., All of township. T. 1 S., E. 1 W., All of township. T. 1 S., E. 1 E., All of township. T. 2 S., E. 1 E., All of township. T. 1 S., E. 2 E., All of township. T. 2 S., E. 2 E., All of township. T. 1 S., R. 3 E., All of township. T. 2 S., E. 3 E., All of township. T. 3 S., E. 3 E., All of township. T. 4 S., E. 3 E., Sees. 4 to 9 inclusive; Sees. 16 to 18 inclusive. T. 1 S., E. 4 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive; T. 2 S., E. 4 E., All of township. T. 3 S., E. 4 E., All of township. ■ See p. 136. » See p. 158. ' See p. 160. « See p. 164. ' See p. 166. 184 PETBOLEXTM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOBATIONS. T. 4 S., R. 4 E., Sees. 1 to 3 inclusive; Sees. 10 to 15, inelusive. T. 2 S., R. 5 E., All of townsMp. T. 3 S., R. 5 E., All of township. T. 4 S., -R. 5 E., All of township. T. 3 S., R. 6 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 4 S., R. 6 E., All of township. T. 5 S., R. 6 E., All of township. T. 6 S., R. 6 E., All of township. T. 7 S., R. 6 E., All of township. T. 4 S., R. 7 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inelusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inelusive. T. 5 S., R. 7 E., All of township. T. 6 S., R. 7 E., All of township. T. 7 S., R. 7 E., All of township. T. 8 S., R. 7 E., AU of township. T. 9 S., R. 7 E., Sec. 1 to 3, inclusive. Sees. 10 to 15, inelusive. Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. ^ T. 5 S., R. 8 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inelusive. Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. , All of township. , All of township. T. 9 S., R. 8 E., All of township. T. 10 S., R. 8 E., All of township. T. 11 S., R. 8 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 9 S., R. 9 E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 10 S., R. 9 E., All of township. T. 11 S., R. 9 E., AU of township. T. 12 S., R. 9 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inelusive. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. T. 19 S., R. 9 E., All of township. T. 20S., R. 9 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. Sees. 22 to 27, iaelusive. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 10 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 11 S., R. 10 E., AU of township. T. 12 S., R. 10 E., AU of township. T. 13 S., R. 10 E., All of township. T. 14 S., R. 10 E., AU of township. T. 15 S., R. 10 E., AU of township. T. 16 S., E. 10 E., Sees. 1 to 30, inclusive. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 17 S., R. 10 E., Sec.], aU. T. 6S., R. 8E.; T. 7S. ,R.8E. T. 8S. ,R.8E. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 185 T. 19 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 1 to 25, inclusive. Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE J. Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, 3, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. }. Sees. 28 to 32, inclusive. See. 38, lotsl, 2, 3, 4, 5, N. Jof NE.i, NW.i, NW.Jof SW.}. Sec. 34, lots 1 and 2. Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J. T. 20 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, S. J of NE.i, SE. J of NW. i, E. iof SW. J, W. iof SE.J. See. 7, all. Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, S. i of NW. i, SW. }, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. 1. Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, SW. i of SW. i- See. 14, lotl. Sec 15, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, SW. J, SW. i of SE. i. Sec. 16, lots 1 and 2, S. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J. Sees. 17 to 22, inclusive. See. 23, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, S. f Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, S. i of SW. i. Sec. 25, lot 1, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 26 to 36, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. Sees. 22 to 27, iQelusive. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 12 S., R. 11 E., All of township. T. 13 S., R. 11 E., All of township. T. 14 S., R. 11 E., All of township. T. 15 S., R. 11 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 11 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 17, inclusive. Sees. 21 to 24, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive. Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, S. i of NE. i, SE. } of NW. i, NE. }of SE.}. Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3. See. 8, lot 1. See. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }. Sec. 10, lots 1 and 2, N. i, N. i of SW. }, SE. }. Sees. 11 to 13, inclusive. See. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NE. }, E. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. }. See. 15, lots 1, 2, 3, NE. } of NE. J. Sec. 23, lotl. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N. i of NE. }, SE. i of NE. {, NE. } of NW. i. See. 25, lot 1. Sec. 29, lots 1, 2, 3. Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, E. i of 8W. i, S. J of SE. }. See. 31, all. 186 PETEOLETJM WITHDBAWALS AND BESTOEATIONS. T. 20 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 3,. SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SAV. SW. iof SE.}. Sec. 34, lots 1 and 2. Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S. i of SE. }. Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S. J of NE. }, S. J. T. 21 S., E,. 11 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 2, aU. Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S. i of N. J, S. i. Sees. 4 to 36, inclusive. T. 22 S., E.. 11 E., All of township. T. 23 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. T. 13 S., R. 12 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 14 S., R. 12 E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sees. 16 to 36, inclusive. T. 15 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 12 E., AU of township. T. 17 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 20 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, all. Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive. Sees. 34 to 30, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 12 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 22 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 23 S., R. 12 E., All of township. T. 15 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 19 to 21, iaclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 16 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 17 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 18 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 20 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive. Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 1 to 6, inclusive. Sees. 8 to 16, inclusive. Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive. Sec. 36, all. T. 22 S., R. 13 F., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 23 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 24 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 16 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sees. 16 to 36, inclusive. T. 17 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 18 S., R. 14 E., All of township. OEDEKS AND COEEESPONDENCE. T. 19 S., R. 14 E., Sec. 25, NE. i, S. J. Sec. 35, S. J. Sec. 36, all. Sv 20 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive. Sec. 35, all. Sec. 36, all. T. 21 S., R. 14 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 2, E. J. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, N. 4, SE. h Sec. 19, all. Sec. 20, all. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive, T. 22 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 4 to 6, inclusive. Sec. 8, all. Sec. 9, all. T. 23 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. Sees. 19 to 36, inclusive. T. 24 S., R. 14 E., All of township. T. 25 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 18 S., R. 15 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive. Sees. 8 to 17, inclusive. See. 18, SE. J. See. 19, NE. i, S. J. Sees. 20 to 36, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 1 to 13, inclusive. Sec. 14, N. i, SE. i. Sees. 15 to 22, inclusive. See. 24, all. Sec. 25, SE. J. Sec. 27, W. i. Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive. Sees. 13 to 18, inclusive. Sees. 21 to 27, inclusive. Sec. 28, E. i. Sec. 34, N. i, SE. i. Sec. 35, all. Sec. 36, all. T. 22 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 2, all. Sec. 5, SW. h Sec. 6, S. i. Sec. 7, aU. See. 8, all. Sec. 9, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 10, SW. i. 188 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 22 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, NE. i, SW. }. Sec. 14, W. h SE. h Sec. 15, all. Sec. 16, all. Sec. 17, N. i. Sec. 18, N. i. Sec. 22, NW. h Sec. 23, N. i SE. h Sec. 24, all. Sec. 25, all. Sec. 26, NE. i. T. 23 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 24 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, S. J of N. i, NE. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 2, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, SE. i of NE. J. Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, S. J of NW. i, NW. i of SW. i. Sees. 4 to 7, inclusive. Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, 3, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SW. } of SW. }, NW. } of SE. i. Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, N. i of NW. J. Sec. 11, lot 1. Sec. 12, lots 1, 2, 3, NE. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. i, NE. i of SW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 13, all. Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, SE. i of NE. i, SE. i. Sec. 17, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. J of NW. h NW. i of SW. i Sec. 18, aU. Sec. 19, all. Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 23, lots 1 and 2 of the NW. i, lot 1 of the NE. i- Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, N. i N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. }. Sec. 25, lot 1. Sec. 28, lot 1. Sec. 29, lots 1, 2, 8, 4, W. i of NW. h SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. ^ of SE. 1. Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive. Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. T. 25 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sec. 10, lot 1, W. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 11, lots 1, 2, 3, W. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J. Sec. 13, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, SW. i of SW. J. Sec. 14, lots 1 and 2, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 15 to 23, inclusive. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. }. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 26 S., R. 15 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 28 S., R. 16 E.,' Sees. 29 to 32, inclusive. 1 See correction of August 24, 1910 (p. 222). OEDEKS AND COKKESPONDENCE. 189 T. 19S., R. 16 E., Sec. 7, W. i Sec. 18, W. i. Sec. 19, W. i. Sec. 30, W. i Sec. 31, all. T. 20S., R. 16 E., Sec. 5, W. i Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive. Sec. 9, SW. i. Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive. Sec. 22, W. J. Sees. 27 to 30, inclusive. Sec. 31, NE. i. Sec. 32, all. Sec. 33, all. Sec. 34, W. i. T. 21 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 3, N. J. Sec. 4, NE. i. Sec. 18, S. i. Sec. 19, all. Sec. 20, all. Sec. 27, SW. i. Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. Sec. 34, W. i, SE. J. T. 22 S., R. 16 E., Sees. 3 to 11, inclusive. Sees. 14 to 20, inclusive. Sec. 22, all. Sec. 23, all. Sec. 24, S. i. Sees. 25 to 30, inclusive. Sec. 31, N. i. Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 23 S., R. 16 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive. Sec. 10, N. J. Sec. 11, all. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, N. i. T. 24 S., R..16 E., Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. Sec. 28, all. Sec. 29, all. Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, NE. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 31, lot 1. Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 33, lot 1, N. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. -J. T. 25 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 4, lot 1. Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 28, lot 1. Sec. 29, lots 1 and 2, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, SW. i of NE. i, E. J of W.J, SE. J. Sec. 31, all. Sec. 32, lots 1 and 2, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, SE. i of NE. {, E. Jof SE. i. 190 90 PETEOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 26 S., R. 16 E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sees. 16 to 18, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 33, all. Sec. 34, all. See. 35, W. i, SE. J. T. 22 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 1, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 2, all. See. 3, all. Sec. 4, E. i. Sec. 10, N. h SE. i. Sec. 11, all. See. 12, all. See. 13, N. i, SE. i- See. 14, NE. i. Sec. 30, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 31, all. See. 32, W. i, SE. {. Sec. 33, SW. i. T. 23 S., R. 17 E., See. 2, SW. i Sees. 3 to 11, inclusive. Sec. 12, SW. i. Sees. 13 to 17, inclusive. Sec. 18, N. i, SE. J. Sec. 20, N. i Sees. 21 to 26, inclusive. See. 27, N. i, SE. J. Sec. 35, NE. i. See. 36, all. T. 29 S., R. 17 E., All of township. T. 22 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 7, all. Sec. 8, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 16, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 17, all. Sec. 18, all. Sec. 19, N. i. Sees. 20 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 25, SW. i. Sees. 26 to 28, inclusive. See. 29, NE. -}. Sec. 33, NE. f Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 24 S., R. 18 E., Sees. 4 to 7, inclusive. Sec. 9, all. Sec. 10, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 14, W. i. Sec. 17, N. i, SE. J. Sec. 15, all. Sec. 16, all. Sec. 21, N. J, SE. .J. Sec. 22, all. Sec. 23, all. See. 24, SW. J. Sec. 25, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 26, all. OKDEKS AND COKEESPONDENCE. 191 T. 24S., R. 18 E., Sec. 27, all. Sec. 28, E. i. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 23 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 1, all Sec. 2, all. Sec. 3, NE. i. Sec. 11, E. i. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, all. Sec. 19, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 24, N. i, SE. {. Sec. 25, NE. i. Sec. 29, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive. T. 25 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 1, W. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, SW. }, SW. i of SE. i. Sec.2,all. Sec. 3, E. i. Sec. 8, S. i of SE. J. Sec. 9, S. i of S. J. Sec. 10, E. i of E. J, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 11, all. Sec. 12, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sees. 13 to 16, inclusive. Sec. 17, E. i, E. i of NW. i. Sec. 20, lot 1. Sec. 21, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Sees. 22, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, NE. f Sec. 23, N. i, N. J of &. J. Sec. 24, all. Sec. 25, E. i, NE. i of NW. {. Sec. 36, lots 1 and 4, NE. h N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE i. T. 23 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 6, W. f Sec. 7, all. Sec. 18, all. Sec. 19, all. Sec. 20, W. i. Sec. 28, SW. J. Sec. 29, all. Sec. 30, all. Sec. 31, E. i. Sec. 32, all. Sec. 33, all. Sec. 34, SW. i. T. 24 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 3, all. Sec. 4, all. Sec. 5, N. I, SE. i. Sec. 9, all. Sec. 10, all. Sec, 15, all. Sec. 16, all. Sec. 21, all. Sec. 22, all. Sec. 26, SW. i. Id 2 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 24 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 27, all. Sec. 28, all. Sec. 33, N. i, SE. J. Sec. 34, all. Sec. 35, W. i, SE. i. T. 25 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 2, all. Sec. 3, E. 1, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. Sec.4, NE. iofNE. i. Sec. 7, SW. i of SW. J. Sec. 10, NE. i. Sec. 11, N. i, N. ^ of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i SE. i. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, all. Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 18, W. i of NW. }, SE. i of NW. i, SWJ, W. i of SE. J. Sec. 19, all. Sec. 20, SW. i of NW. i, W. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. l 'Sec. 24, NE. i, E. J of NW. J, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 25, NE. J of NE. J. Sec. 29, W. i. Sec. 30, all. Sec. 31, all. Sec. 32, W. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i. T. 26 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 4, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i. Sec. 5, all. Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S. i of NE. }, SE. i of NW. J, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 8, N. *, NE. i of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 9, W. \ of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 16, N. ^. Sec. 17, NE. i of NE. -J. T. 28 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 12, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 13, E. i of NE. i, SE. J. Sec. 24, E. ^. Sec. 25, lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. T. 29 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 23, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 24, SW. i, W. ^ of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 25, all. Sec. 26, E. i, E. J of NW. i. Sec. 35, NE. } of NE. i. Sec. 36, N. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. }. T. 25 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 6, SW. } of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 7, all. Sec. 8, SW. i of NW. J, W. i of SW. J, SE. J of SW. }. Sec. 17, W. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i Sees. 18 to 20, inclusive. Sec. 21, W. i of NW. J, SE. J of NW. i, SW. }, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec.27, W.iofNW.i, SE.JofNW.i, SW.i,W.iofSE.}. Sec. 28, all. Sec. 29, all. Sec. 30, N. i, E. i of SW. }, SE. J. Sec. 31, E. i of NE. J. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 193 T. 25 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 32, N. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. J of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 33, all. Sec. 34, all. Sec. 35, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. {, SE. i of SE. J. T. 26 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 1, S. i of NW. i, SW. J, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 2, all. Sec. 3, all. Sec. 4, N. i N. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. 1, SE. J. Sec. 5, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i. Sec. 9, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i. Sees. 10 to 14, inclusive. Sec. 15, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. { of SE. l Sec. 23, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. }. Sec. 24, all. Sec. 25, NE. J, NE. i of NW. J. T. 28 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 7, S. i of S. J. Sec. 8, S. i of SW. i. Sec. 15, SW. i, S. J of SE. J. Sec. 16, S. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 17 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. }, SW. i, W. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. f Sec. 25, W. i of NW. J, SW. J. Sees. 26 to 30, inclusive. Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Sees. 32 to 35, inclusive. Sec. 36, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. T. 29 S., R. 20 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive. Sec. 4, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 9, NE. i, E. i of NW. i, E. J of SE. J. Sees. 10 to 12, inclusive. Sec. 13, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. }. Sec. 14, N. J, N. i of S. i, SW. i of SW. {. Sec. 15, NE. i, N. iof NW. i, SE. }of NW. i, NE. iof SW.J, N. Jof SE. i, SE. iof SE.i. Sec. 24, E. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i. Sec. 25, E. i, NE. i of NW. }, S. i of NW. i, N. ^ of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. Sec. 26, SW. i of SW. {. Sec. 27, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 28, S. i of NW. i, S. f Sec. 29, S.iof NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sees. 30 to 36, inclusive. T. 30 S., R. 20 E., Sees. 1 to 5, inclusive. Sec. 6, NE. }, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 8, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i Sees. 9 to 16, inclusive. Sec. 17, E. i of E. i, NW. i of NE. J. Sec. 21, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. } of SW. {, SE. {. Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive. Sec. 27, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. f 15211°— Bull. 623—16 ^13 194 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 30 S., R. 20 E., Sec.'28, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i. Sec. 34, N. i of NE. i. Sec. 35, N. J, NE. J of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 36, all. T. 31 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 2, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, NE.i,E.JofNW.i,N.iofSE.i,SE.JofSE.J. Sec. 24, NE. i of NE. i. T. 26 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 7, SW. i of NW. i, W. } of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i. Sec. 18, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 19, all. Sec. 20, W. i of N W. i, SW. J, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 29, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J. Sec. 30, N. J, N. i of SW. J, SE. J of SW. J, SE. J. Sec. 31, NE. i of NE. i. Sec. 32, N. i. T. 29 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 4, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 5, S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sec. 6, W. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i. Sec. 7, all. Sec. 8, all. Sec. 9. all. Sec. 10, SW. i of NW. }, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. Sec. 15, W. i of E. i, SE. i of SE. J, W. J. Sees. 16 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. J of SE. J. Sec. 24, S. J of SW. J. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. ^ T. 30 S., R. 21 E., All of township. T. 31 S., R. 21 E., Sees. 1 to 13, inclusive. Sec. 14, N. ^, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 15, N. i of NE. i, SE. } of NE. J, SW. i of NW. J, SW. 1 Sec. 16, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. J of SW. }. Sec. 17, all. Sec. 18, all. Sec. 19, N. i, NE. J of SW. J, SE. J. Sees. 20 to 28, inclusive. Sec. 29, N. i. NE. J of SW. i, SE. i Sec. 30, NE. i of NE. f Sec. 32, NE. i of NE. i. Sec. 33, N. i, NE. J of SW. i, SE. J. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 32 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 1, all. Sec. 2, all. Sec. 3, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. }. Sec. 11, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i. Sec. 12, all. Sec. 13, NE. i, NE. } of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i. T. 29 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 29, SW. i of SW. f Sec. 30, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. }, SE. i of SE.J. Sec. 31, aU. Sec. 32, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J. OKDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 195 T. 30 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 1, S. J of NE. i, S. J. Sec. 2, S. i of SW. i, SE. J. Sec. 3, SW. i, S. 4 of SE. h Sec. 4, SW. 1 of NE. i, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. J. Sees. 5 to 36, Inclusive. T. 31 S., R. 22 E., All of township. T. 32 S., R. 22 E., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. Sec. 19, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. h Sees. 20 to 28, inclusive. Sec. 29, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of 3E. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 33, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. J. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 29 S., R. 23 E., Sec. 31, S. i of SE. J. Sec. 32, S. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. J. Sec. 33, all. Sec. 34, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i. Sec. 35, S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sec. 36, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. J, SW. i of SE. i. T. 30 S., R. 23 E., All of Township. T. 31 S., R. 23 E., All of township. T. 32 S., R. 23 E., All of township. T. 30 S., R. 24 E., Sec. 6, S. J of NW. h S. J. Sec. 7, aU. Sec. 8, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. h W. J, SE. J. Sec." 9, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. i of SE. i. Sec. 14, SW. i of SW. J. Sec. 15, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sees. 16 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 24, SW. i, S. § of SE. i. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 31 S., R. 24 E., All of township. T. 32 S., R. 24 E., All of township. T. 30 S., R. 25 E., Sec. 29, W. i of SW. h SE. i of SW. J. Sec. 30, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. Sec. 31, all. Sec. 32, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. Sec. 33, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. {. T. 31 S., R. 25 E., Sec. 3, SW. i of SW. {. Sec. 4, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }, W. i, SE. J. Sees. 5 to 9, inclusive. Sec. 10, W. i of W. i. Sec. 15, NW. i of NW. J. Sec. 16, N. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. J. Sec. 17, all. Sec. 18, all. Sec. 19, N. i, SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 20, N. i of NE. i, NW. i. Sec. 30, W. i. Sec. 31, W. i of NE. i, W. i SE. J. Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. J. 196 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AXD RESTOKATIOXS. T. 32 S., R. 25 E., Sec. 5, W. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. h SW. 1- Sec. 6, aU. Sec. 7, aU. Sec. 8, W. i. Sec. 17, W. i. Sec. 18, all. Sec. 19, aU. Sec. 20, N. i of NW. i, SW. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 30, NW. i of NE. J, NW. i, NW. i of SW. J. Sec. 31, SW. i of NW. }, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J. (Son Bernardino Meridian.) T. 10 N., R. 19 W., Sec. 1, W. J. Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive. Sec. 12, W. i- Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, W. J of NE. J, SE. } of NE. i, E. i of W. i, SE. i. Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, AV. J of SW. i. T. 10 N., R. 20 W., Sees. 1 to 12, inclusive. Sec. 13, W. i. Sees. 14 to 23, inclusive. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, W. i. Sec. 25, lot 1, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. h SE. J. Sees. 26 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 20 W., Sees. 19 to 36, inclusive. T. 10 N., R, 21 W., Sees. 1 to 6, iuclusive. Sec. 7, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N. i of NE. J, NE. i of NW. J. Sec. 8, lots 1. 2, 3, 4, N. i. Sec. 9, lots 1. 2, 9, 10, N. J, N. J of SE. J. Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive. Sec. 16, lots 1,2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, SE. i, SE. J of SW. f Sec. 19, lot 1. Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Sec. 21, lots 1 and 2, NE. i, E. i of NW. i, S. J. Sees. 22 to 29, inclusive. Sec. 30,' lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, S. | of NE. i, E. i of NW. i, SE.J. Sees. 31 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 21 W., All of township. T. 12 N., R. 21 W., ,U1 of township. T. 10 X., R. 22 W., Sec. 1. lots 1, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, S. Jof NE. J, SE. iof NW. i, SE. J. Sec. 3, X. i. Sec. 4, X. i. Sec. 5, X. f Sec. 6, X, i. Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, E. i of SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. Sec. 21, lots 1, 2, 3, 4. Sec. 22, lot 1. Sec. 25, lotsl, 2, 3, 4, W. i of SW. i, SE. Jof SW. i, NE. }of SE. i, S. i of SE. J. ' See correction of August 24, 1910 (p. 222). ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 197 T. 10 N., R. 22 W., Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, S. J. Sec. 27, lots 1, 2,-3, 4, S. i of N. i, S. J. Sees. 28 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 22 W., Sees. 1 to 5, inclusive. Sec. 6, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sees. 7 to 36, inclusive. T. 12N.,R.22W., Sec. 25, all. Sec. 26, all. Sec. 31, S. i of SE. J. Sec. 32, S. i of NE. J, S. ^. Sec. 33, NE. i, S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. ION., R. 23 W., Sees. 1 to 11, inclusive. See. 12, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, NW. i of NE. J, NW. }, N. i of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 13, NW. i outside of private land grants. Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, N. ^ of NE. i, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, NW. i of SE. i. Sees. 15 to 22, inclusive. Sec. 23, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i, S. i of SE. i. Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, S. i of S. i. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. UN., R. 23 W., Sec. 1, SE. J of NE. i, S. i of-SW. ■}, SE. J. See. 2, SE. J of SE. J. See. 3, W. i of NE. i, W. i, NW. i of SE. J. Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. See. 10, SW. i of NE. J, NW. i of NW. J, NE. J of SW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i. Sec. 11, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, S. J. Sees. 12 to 36, inclusive. T. 12 N., R. 23 W., See. 28, W. J of E. J, W. ^ Sees. 29 to 32, inclusive. Sec. 33, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, NW. i, S. J. Sec. 34, W. 4 of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J. T. ION., R. 24 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. Sec. 19, lots 1 and 2, E. J. Sees. 20 to 36, inclusive. T. 11 N., R. 24 W., Sees. 1 to 30, inelusive. Sec. 31, N. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. J. Sees. 32 to 36, inelusive. T. 12 N., R. 24 W., All of township. T. 11 N., R. 25 W., Sees. 1 to 5, inclusive. Sec. 6, N. i, NE. J of SW. i, SE. l Sec. 7, NE. i of NE. J. See. 8, N. i, NE. i of SW. •}, N. i of SE. J, SE. } of SE. i. Sees. 9 to 15, inclusive. Sec. 16, Ne! J, N. 4 of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. J. Sec. 22, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J. Sec. 23, all. Sec. 24, all. Sec. 25, N. i N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. }, SE. J. See. 26, N.-i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. h NE. i of NW. h See. 36, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J. 198 PETEOLEXJM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 12 N., R. 25 "W., All of township. T. 11 N., R. 26 W., Sec. 1, NE. i of NE. }. T. 12 N., R. 26 W., Sec. 36, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. July 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that same be approved. R A Ballingee Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WMH Tapt President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pibece Acting Secretary. [Notiflcation to Register and Receiver, Visalia, Oakland, Sacramento, and Los Angeles, July 16, 1910.] withdrawal. of july 3, 1910 (colorado). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetaey of the Inteeioe. Sie: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belong- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of Colorado, involving approximately 87,474 acres: Oedee op Withdeawal. peteoleum reserve no. 3. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdiawal of December 20, 1909,' being Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 10, be, and the same is hereby, ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settle- ment, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: 1 See p. 160. OEDERS AND COKEESPONDENCE. 199 Sixth Principal Meridian, Colorado. T. 1 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 1, NW. i of NW. i; Sec. 2, N. i, N. i of S. i; Sees. 3 to 9, inclusive; Sec. 10, NW. i; Sec. 16, NE.iof NW. i; Sec. 17, N. i of NW. i; Sec. 18, N. i. T. 1 N., R. 102 W., Sees. 1 to 6, iaclusive; Sec. 7, N. ^;' Sec. 8, N.J, N.Jof S. i; Sec. 9, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sees. 10 to 12, inclusive; T. 1 N., R. 103 W., See. 1, E. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i- T. 2 N., R. 100 W., See. 81, S. i of NW. h SW. i, W. i of SE. J. T. 2 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 7, S. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 8, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 10, SE.iof SE.i; Sec. 11, SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i; See. 15, NE. i, SE. J of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 16, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. J; Sees. 17 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 23, S. i of NE. i, W. h SE. i; Sec. 24, SW. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. i; See. 25, NW. i of SW. i, S. i of S. i; Sees. 26 to 36, inclusive. T. 2 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 2, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 3 to 36, inclusive; T. 2 N., R. 103 W., Sees. 1 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 7, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 8 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17,NE.i,N.iofNW.i,SE.iofNW.i,N.iofSE.i, SE. i of SE. i; See. 21,NE.i, N.iofNW.i,SE.iofNW.i,N.iofSE.-i, SE.iof s'e.I; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 35, E. i, N. 4 of NW. i, SE. { of NW. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 3 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 16, S. 4 of SW. }, SW. i of SE. i; See. 17, S. Jof S. i; Sec. 18, S. iofS. I; Sees. 19 to 21, inclusive. See. 22, W. 4 of SW. i; Sec. 26, W. i W. 4 of SE. i; Sees. 27 to 34, inclusive; Sec. 35, W. 4, W. iofE.J. T. 3 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 19, S. i of N. i, S. 4; Sec. 20, S. 4ofN.4, S. 4; Sec. 21, S.4of N.4, S. 4; 200 PETEOLEUIM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOEATIONS. T. 3 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 22, S. i of N. i, S. i; Sec. 23, NE. i of NE. i, S. J of N. i, S. i; Sees. 24 to 36, inclusive. T. 3 N., R. 104 W., Sec. 23, NE. i of SW. J, S. ^ of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, S. i of N. i, S. i; Sec. 25, aU; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, lots 1, 2 and 3; Sec. 35, NE. i, E. i of NW.J, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, aU. T. 2N.,R.104W., Sec. l.NE.i.N.^of NW.J, SE.Jof NW.i,NE.iof SW-i, N.Jof SE. i, SE. iofSE. i. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis SMrrH Director. July 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Ballingee Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. W"HTajt Presiden t. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Glenwood Springs, July 16, 1910.] WITHDEAWAL OF TCITSC 3, 1910 (LOUISIANA). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetaet op the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belong- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of Louisiana, involving approximately 314,720 acres:' Order op Withdhawai. petroleitm reserve no. 4. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal heretofore made on Decem- ber 15, 1908,^ in so far as the same includes any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and eSect; and subject to aU of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in 1 Should have been 414,720 acres. ' See p. 117. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 201 the act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classifica- tion and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belong- ing to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: Louisiana Principal Meridian, Louisiana. T. 17N., T. 18N., T. 18N., T. 19N., T. 20N., T. 21N., T. 22N., T. 22 N., T. 23 N., T. 23N., R. low., all of R. low., all of Rs. 14 to 16 W. Rs. 14 to 16 W. Rs. 14 to 16 W. Rs. 14 to 16 W. R. 15 W., all of R. 16 W., all of R. 15 W., all of R. 16 W., all of township, township. township, township, township, township. July 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Ballinger Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WM H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Natchi- toches, July 16, 1910. WITHDRAWAL OF JULY a, 1910 (NEW MEXICO). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belong- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of New Mexico, involving approximately 419,901 acres: 202 PETEOLEXJM WITHDEAWALS AND KESTOKATIONS. Order op Withdrawal. PETROLEUM RESERVE NO. 6. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal of May 4, 1910,' being Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 16, be, and the same is hereby ratified, con- firmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from set- tlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, aU of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as fol- lows, to wit: New Mexico Principal Meridian, New Mexico. T. 17S., . R. 23 E., all of township, T. 18 S., , R. 23 E., T. 16S., , R. 24 E., T. 17S.: , R. 24 E., T. 18 S. , R. 24 E., T. 19S. , R. 24 E., T.16S. , R. 25E., T. 17 S. , R. 25 E., T. 18 S. , R. 25E., T. 19S.: , R. 25E., T. 16 S. , R. 26 E., T. 17 S.: , R. 26 E., T. 18 S. , R. 26 E., T. 19 S., , R. 26 E., T. 16 S. , R. 27 E., T. 17S.^ , R. 27E., T. 18 S. ,R.27E., T. 19S. , R. 27 E., Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. July 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that same be approved. R A Ballinger Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior W" H Tapt President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Prank Pierce Acting Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Rosweli, July 16, 1910.] 1 See p. 177. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 203 withdrawal of july 3, 1910 (oregon). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belonging to the United States of the following areas in the State of Oregon, involving approximately 74,849 acres: Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 6. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal of June 19, 1909,' be, and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: WillaTn^tte Meridian, Oregon. T. 19 S., R. 43 E., Sec. 15, all; Sees. 21 to 28, 33 to 35, inclusive. T. 19 S., E. 44 E., Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sec. 21, S. i; Sees. 22 to 35, inclusive. T. 19 S., R. 45 E., Sec. 2, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sees. 17 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 26, all; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 19 S., R. 46 E., Sec. 18, all; Sec. 30, all. T. 20 S., R. 43 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 4, E. J; Sees. 10 to 15, 22 to 27, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 44 E., Sees. 1 to 7, 9 to 14, 17 to 19, 23 to 25, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 45 E., Sees. 2 to 15, 17 to 21, 28 to 30, inclusive. 1 See p. 131. 204 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AKD KESTOEATIONS. T. 17 S., R. 45 E., Sec. 8, all; Sec. 18, N. J; Sec. 32, all. T. 18 S., R. 45 E., Sec. 4, aU; Sec. 10, all. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Dnectm. Jttly 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with tiie recommendation that the same be approved. R A BAIilNGER Secretxjry. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. TS'M H Tapt President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Fhank Pierce Acting Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Vale, July 16, 1910.] withdrawal of july 3, 1910 (utah). July 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposita belong- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of Utah, involving approxi- mately 581,564 acres: Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 7. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal made heretofore: On Apr. 14, 1910,' and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 15, in so far as the same includes any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to aU of the pro\'isions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Con- gress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make with- drawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: ^ ' See p. 174. 2 See also confinnatory order ol August 25, 1910 (p. 224). OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 205 T. 31 S. R. 7E., T. 32 S. R. 7E., T. 31 S. R. 8E., T. 32 S. R. 8E., T. 40 S. R. 18 E., T. 40 S. R. 19 E., T. 41 S. R. 17 E., T. 41 S. R. 18 E., T. 41 S. R. 19 E., T. 42 S. R. 18 E., T. 42 S. R. 19 E., T. 41 S. R. 9W. T. 42S. R. 9W. T. 40 S. R. low. T. 41 S. R. low. Salt Lake Meridian, Utah. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. all of township. Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. Sec. 35, all. See. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sees. 9 to 11, 14 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, Si; Sees. 19 to 23, 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S. R. 10 W. Sees. 1 to 21, 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 40 S. R. 11 W. Sees. 19 to 21, 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 41 S. R. 11 W. Sees. 4 to 9, 16 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S. R. 11 W. Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 38 S. R. 12 W. Sec. 21, all; See. 22, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sees. 32 to 34, inclusive. T. 39 S. R. 12 W. Sees. 3 to 5, 8 to 10, 15 to 17, 19 to 22, 25 to 36, inclusive T. 40 S. R. 12 W. all of township. T. 41 S. R. 12 W. Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive; Sec. 20, Ni; Sees. 21 to 28, inclusive; Sec. 29,_Si; Sees. 31 to 36, inclusive. T. 39 S. R. 13 W. , Sees. 3 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 34, inclusive. T. 40 S. R. 13 W. Sees. 3 to 10, 15 to 22, 27 to 33, inclusive. T. 41 S. R. 13 W. Sees. 4 to 9, 16 to 21, 29 to 31, inclusive. T. 41 S. R. 14W. Sec. 1, all; Sees. 11 to 15, 21 to 29, 31 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S. R. 14 W. Sees. 1 to 12, 14 to 22, 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 42 S. R. 15 W. Sec. 12, all; See. 13, all; Sees. 23 to 36, inclusive. T. 43 S. R. 15 W. all of township. T. 42 S. R. 16W. Sec. 7, all; Sees. 17 to 22, 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 43 S. R. 16 W. all of township. T. 41 S. R. 17 W. Sees. 19 to 21, 27 to 35, inclusive. 206 PETROLEUM ^YITHDEAWALS AXD BESTOBATIONS. T. 42 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 1 to 17, 20 to 28, 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 23 to 25, inclusive. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Jtot 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President ■ndth the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Ballinger Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WmHTaet President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. [Notification to Kegister and Receiver, Salt Lake City, July 16, 1910.] WITHDRAWAL OF JULY 3, 1910 (WYOMING). July 1, 1910. Che Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions I recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation afiecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belong- ing to the United States of the following areas in the State of Wyoming, involving approximately 255,461 acres: Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 8. It is hereby ordered that those certain orders of withdrawal made heretofore: On Sept. 27, 1909, and described as Temporan,- Petroleum Withdrawal No. 5; ^ On Oct. 12, 1909, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6; '' On Oct. 12, 1909, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 7; ' On Oct. 30, 1909, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 8; * On Feb. 12, 1910, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 13; ' On April 8, 1910, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 14; ° On June 18, 1910, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 17; ' in so far as the same include any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same are hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases, ' ' approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: ' See p. 135. > See p. 150. ' See p. 156. ' See p. 158. ' See p. 169. = See p. 171. ' See p. 179. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 207 {Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming.) T. 51 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 18, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, B. J of SW. i, SW. J of SE. i; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, SW. i of NW. h SW. J; Sec. 29, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, NE. i, NE. J of NW. J; Sec. 32, N. i. T. 51 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 1, S. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and lot 77; Sec. 4, Lots 72 and 74; Sec. 10, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, E. J of E. i. Lot 58; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, W. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, Lots 1, 2, and lot 58; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, N.J, N.^ of SB. }; Sec.26, NE. i-of NE. i. T. 54 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 7, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, E. i of W. i, W. i of SE. J; Sec. 18, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. J of E. J, E. J of W. J; T. 54 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 1, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i, SEJ; Sec. 3, Lots 3 and 4, SW. i of NE. i, S. J of NW. }, S. i; Sec. 4, lotl; Sec. 10, E. i, E. i of NW. i; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, N. i, E. i of SW. }, SE. J; Sec. 23, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 24, W. i of NE. J; NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE.i; Sec. 15, NE. i of NE. i, T. 55 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 28, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, SE. J of SE. J; and lot 38; Sec. 33, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. } of NW. J, NE. J of SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 34, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, SW. }; T. 56 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, SW. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i. T. 56 N., R. 96 W., Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14; Sec. 2, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, N. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, and NE. J of lot 86; Sec. 11, lot 1; Sec. 30, lots 3, 4, and lot 115; Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, W. i of NE. i, E. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, and lot 116. 208 PETEOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOHATIONS. T. 57 N., R. 96 W., Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. i of SW. }, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i, W. i of SB. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 21, E. i, E. i of NW. J; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, W. J; Sec. 26, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SW. i of NW. }, NW. J of SW. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 27, NE. }, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 28, NE. |, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 35, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SB. J. T. 55 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 5, lotl; Sec. 6, lotl; T. 56 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 14, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, SW. i of NW. i, and lot 45; Sec. 15, S. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 23, lots 1, 2, 3; Sec. 25, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, S. i of SW. J, SW. J of SB. i, and lot 115; Sec. 26, SE. i of SB. J; Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, SE. J of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i, SW. J of SE.i; Sec. 36, lot 1, and lot 116. T. 56N., R. 98W., Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 3, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, S. i; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, NE. i of SW. i, SB. i; Sec. 9, NE. i; Sec. 10, N. i, N. i of SW. }, SE. J of SW. i, W. J of SE. i; Sec. 11, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, NW. i; Sec. 12, SW. i of SE. }; Sec. 13, NE. iof NE. i; Sec. 15, W. i of NE. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, W. i of NW. -J, SE. i of NW. J, NE. i of SW. i, W. i of SB. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 25, lot 2, SW. J of NW. i, N. ^ of SW. }; Sec. 26, E. i of NE. i; Sec. 36, lot 1. T. 57 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 34, S. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, E. J of SW. i, SE.i; Sec. 35, SW. J. T. 55 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 2, lots 3 and 7; Sec. 3, lots 1 and 2; Sec. 4, lotl; Sec. 9, lots 1 and 2; Sec. 10, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, N. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. J, OKDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 209 T. 55 N., R. 97 W., Lot 33, western two-thirds; according to the original survey N. 4 of NW. J of Sec. 2 of this township, and now occupying portions of NW. J of NW. } of Sec. 2 and NE. J of NE. } of Sec. 3, in this township, and small portions of SE. J of SE. J of Sec. 34, and SW. i of SW. i of Sec. 35, T. 56 N., R. 97 W. Lot 40, W. J; according to the original survey the N. i of SW. i of Sec. 2, and now occupying portions of SW. i of NW. i and NW. i of SW. J of Sec. 2, and SE. i of NE. i and NE. i of SE. i of Sec. 3. Lot 45, all; Lot 47, all; Lot 48, all; Lot 49, all; Lot 50, all; Lot 60, all; Lot 62, all; Lot 64, the portion which according to the original survey was the NE. J of Sec. 5, and now occupies por- tions of W. i of NE. i and NW. i of Sec. 5, in this township, and S. i of SW. i and SW. i of SE. i of Sec. 32, T. 56 N., R. 97 W.; Lot 70, all. T. 56 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 18, lot 4; Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i of NE. i, NE. i of NE. i, E. iofW. i, SE. i; Sec. 20, lots 3, 4, SW. i of NW. J, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, NE. J, NE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 8, 4, NW. i; Sec. 33, lot 1; Lot 39, western two-thirds; according to the original sur- vey the N. i of the NW. i of Sec. 2, T. 55 N., R. 97 W., and now occupying small portions of SE. J of SE. i of Sec. 34, and SW. i of SW. i of Sec. 35, in this township, and the greater part of NW. i, of NW. i of Sec. 2 and the NE. i of NE. i of Sec. 3, T. 55N., R. 97W.; Lot 53, the portion which according to the original survey was the SW. J of the NE. i, NW. J, and NW. i of SW. i of Sec. 34, and now occupying portions of SW. i of SW. i of Sec. 27, SE. i of Sec. 28, E. i of Sec. 33, and NW. i of Sec. 34; Lot 54, the south westernmost 40 acres; according to the original survey the SW. i of SW. { of Sec. 27, and now occupying portions of the SE. J of Sec. 28; Lot 57, all; Lot 58, all; 15211°— Bull. 62a— 16 li 210 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AK^D EESTOBATIONS. T. 56 N., R. 97 W., Lot 59, the portion which according to the original survey- was the SW. i of NE. J, W. J, and SE. i of Sec. 28, and now occupying portions of SW. J of SW. J of Sec. 21, S. i of SE. i of Sec. 20, E. J of Sec. 29, and Sec. 28; Lot 60, all; Lot 62, all; Lot 64, the portion which according to the original survey was NE. i of Sec. 5, T. 55 N., R. 97 W., and now occupying portions of S. J of SW. J, and SW. { of SE. i in Sec. 32, of this township, and W. ^ of NE. i and NW. J of Sec. 5, T. 55 N., R. 97 W.; Lot 65, the westernmost 40 acres; according to the original survey SW. J of SW. \ of Sec. 21, and now occupy- ing portions of SE. i of Sec. 20; Lot 67, aU. T. 56 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 10, E. i of SE. }; Sec. 11, S. J; Sec. 12, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 13, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, W. i, SB. J; Sec. 14, aU; Sec. 15, E. i of NE. J; Sec. 23, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, NE. i, N. Jof NW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J. T. 13 N., R. 119 W., Sec. 2, E. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 10, E. I of SE. }; Sec. 14, aU; Sec. 26, W. J; Sec. 34, E. J of E. i. T. 13 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 6, N. i of NW. J, SW. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. f T. 14 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 4, SE. i of NE. i, SW. J of NW. i, SE. i; Sec. 8, W. i of E. J, SE. J of NW. i, S. J of SW. }; Sec. 18, NE. i, S. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 10, N. i of NW. J, SW. i of NW. i; Sec. 20, N. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE. }, W. J; Sec. 30, N. J, SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. f T. 14 N., R. 119 W., Sec. 24, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 15 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 6, NW. i, W. 4 of SW. J. T. 15 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 2, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 12, N. i, SW. J, W. J of SE i; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 22, NE. J of NE. J, S. i of NE. i; Sec. 24, W. J of NW. i; Sec. 28, SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 34, NE. i of SE. i, S. J of SE. i. T. 16 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 4, NW. J of NE. J, NW. J, N. i of SW. }, SW. i of SW.i; Sec. 8, N. i, SW. }, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 18, E. i, E. i of W. i, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 20, W. i of NW. }; Sec. 30, NE. i of NE. i, W. i of E. i, W. J. OKDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 211 T. 16 N., R. 118 W., Sec. 24, E. i of NE. i, NE. J- of SE. i, S. J of SE. i. T. 17 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 6, NW. i of NW. J. T. 17 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 2, E. i, SE. i of NW. i, E. J of SW. J; Sec. 12, W. I; Sec. 14, E. i, E. JofW. i; Sec. 24, N. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. }; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 34, E. i, E. J of SW. i. T. 18 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 4, NW. i, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 6, S. i of NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i, S. | of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 8, N. i, SW. i N. i of SE. i, SW. J of SE. i; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 20, NW. i of NW. i; Sec. 30, W. i of NE. J, W. i T. 18 N., R. 117 W., Sec. 12, SE. i of NE. J, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, E. J, E. J of SW. i; Sec. 26, E. i of SE. i; T. 19 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 4, all; Sec. 8, E. i; Sec. 10, W. J; Sec. 20, E.J, E.J of W.J; Sec. 22, NW. i, W. J of SW. i; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 30, E. i of E. J; Sec. 32, N. J, E. i of SW. i, SE. }. T. 20 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 2, lot 4, NW. i of SW. i; Sec. 4, lot 1, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, NE. i, S. i; Sec. 14, W. i of NW. i; Sec. 16, NE., i, NE. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 22, N. i, SW. J, N. i of SE. J, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 28^ all; Sec. 32, E. i; Sec. 34, NW. i of NE. i, W. J. T. 21N., R. 115W., Sec. 3, W. J of W. J; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, E. i; Sec. 7, E. i; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, W.J of W.i; Sec. 15, NW. i of NW. J; Sec. 17, N. J, N. J of S. J, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 18, E. J; Sec. 19, N. J of NE. h E. J of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 28, W. J of NW. i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 32, all. T. 22 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 4, W. J of SW. i; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, E. J, E. J of W. J; 212 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 22 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 7, E. i; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, W. I of W. i; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, E. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 19, N. i of NE. i, SE. { of NE. i, NE. i of NW. }, SE. i of SW. i, NE. i of SE. i, S. J of SE. }; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, W. i of E. i, W. J; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, E. i, E. i of NW. J; Sec. 31, E. i, SE. i of NW. i; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, SW. i of NW. i, W. J of SW. h T.23N.,R. il5W.,'Sec. 6, lots 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22, SW. iofNE.i; Sec. 7, lots 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19; Sec. 18, lots 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, and 19; Sec. 19, lots 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20; Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20, W. i of NE. I, SE. i of NE. }, SE. J; T. 24 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 6, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, W. J of SE. i; Sec. 7, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, W. i of E. i; Sec. 18, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, and 20, W. Jof E. 4; Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, W. i of E. i; Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, W. i of E. i; Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, W. i of E. i. T. 25 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 3, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 4, W. i of NE. i, NW. J, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 5, NE.^ofNE. J; Sec. 9, NE. Jof NW. i, E.J; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 15, aU; Sec.21, E. iof E. i; Sec. 22, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sec. 27, W. I of E. i, W. J; Sec. 28, E. i; Sec. 33, E. I; Sec. 34, W. i; ' See correction of August 25, 1915, p. 351. OKDEES AND COEKESPONDBNCE. 213 T 26 N. ,R 113 W , Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, E. i, E. J of SW. i, lots 3, 6, and 11; Sec. 9, E. i, E. Jof W. i; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 21, lots 1 and 5, E. i of NE. J; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; T 26 N. ,R 115 W. , Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 17, W. JofW. i; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, W. iofW. i; Sec. 29, W. i of NW. h SW. i; Sec. 30, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 31, NE. {, E. J of SE. J; Sec. 32, W. h SW. i of SE. {. T. 27 N. R. 113 W. , Sec. 21, E. i, E. iotW. +; Sec. 22, W. i of SW. J; Sec. 26, SW. }of SWrj; Sec. 27, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 28, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 33, E. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, W. i, W. i of SE. J. T. 27 N. R. 115 W. , Sec. 5, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 8, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 17, W. iofB.i, W. i; Sec. 20, W. i of E. i, W. J; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 32, all; T. 28 N. R. 115 W. , Sec. 18, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 19, W. iofW. i; Spc. 30, W. iofW. i; Sec. 31, W, J, Wiof SE. i. T. 28 N. R. 116 W. Sec. 1, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 2, W. i of NE. i, NW. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. n, NE. i, NE. { of NW. }, E. i of SE. J; Sec. 12, W. *, W. i of SE. J; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, N. h E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 36, E. ^, E. i of NW. i. T. 29 N. R. 115 W. Sec. 3, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE, i; Sec. 4, E.i, E.iofW. i; Sec. 9, E. i, E.iofW. i; Sec. 10, W. JofE.i, W. i; Sec. 14, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 15, W. h of NE. i, SE. } of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; 214 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. T. 29 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 16, E. J, E. i of W. i; Sec. 21, NE. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE.i; Sec. 25, SW. 1 of SW. i; Sec. 26, W. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 27, E. i, E. ^ of NW. i; Sec. 31, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 34, E. iofE. *; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, W. i of NW. J, SE. J of NW. i, SW. J. T. 29 N., R. 116 W., Sec. 5, W. J, W. ^ of SE. i; Sec. 6, E. iofE. 4; Sec. 7, E.*ofE. i; Sec. 8, W. i of NE. }, SE. J of NE. i, W. h SE. i; Sec. 16, W. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 17, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 20, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 21, N. i, N. * of SW. h SE. i; Sec. 22, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 25, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 26, NE. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, N. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. J. T. 30 N., R. 114 W., Sec. 6, NE. J, S. i; Sec. 7, aU; Sec. 18, W. JofE. i, W. i; Sec. 19, W. iofB. i, W. J; Sec. 30, W. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 31, all. T. 30 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 10, N. i, E. J of SW. i, SE. }; Sec. 11, W. J; Sec. 12, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 13, NE. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. J, S. J; Sec. 14, W. i; Sec. 15, NE. i, E. J of NW. i. S. J; Sec. 16, SE. iof SE.i; Sec. 21, E. i, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 22, N. i, SW. J, N. i of SE. }, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 23, N. i of NW. J, SW. i of NW. i; Sec. 24, N. I, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 25, N. i of NE. i^, SE. J of NE. i; Sec. 27, N. J of NW. J, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. }, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 28, E. iE. JofW. i; Sec. 33, E. J, E. J of W. j; Sec. 34, W. i, W. i of SE. J. T. 31 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 2, NE. i of NE. i, W. i of E. J, W. i; Sec. 3, E. i; Sec. 10, E. j; OEDERS AND COEEESPONDENCE. 215 T. 31 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 11, W. i; Sec. 14, W, i; Sec. 15, E. i, E. iofW. i; Sec. 22, E. i, E. JofW.i; Sec. 23, W. i; Sec. 26, W. 4; Sec. 27, E. i, E. JofW. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, W. i of W. i. T. 33 N., R. 114 W., Sec. 31, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i; T. 33N.,R. 115W., Sec. 1, W. J; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, W. i; Sec. 13, W. 4; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, W. J; Sec. 25, W. i; W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 35, E. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 33N.,R. 116W., Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. S.W. iofW. i; Sec. 17, W. iofW. 4; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, W. 4; Sec. 29, W. 4; Sec. 30, E. 4, E. 4 of W. 4; Sec. 31, E. 4, E. 4 of "W. 4; ' Sec. 32, W. 4of E.4, W. 4. T. 34 N., R. 115 W., Sees. 2 to 5, 9 to 15, 22 to 27, 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 35 N., R. 115 W., Sees. 7, 17 to 20, 28 to 35, inclusive. T. 38N., R. 78 W., Sec. 2, SW. J of NE. J, W. 4, W. 4 of SE. J; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2 and 3, S. 4 of NE. i, N. 4 of SE. J, SE. i of SE.i; Sec. 9, E. 4 of NE. i, NE. J of SE i; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. 4 of NE. i, W. 4, SE. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, N. 4, N. 4 of SW. J, SE. i of SW. }, SE. J; Sec. 22, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, E. 4 of SE. i; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 26, NW. i of NE. i, N. 4 of NW. J. T. 39 N., R. 78 W., Sec. 4, W. 4 of W. 4; Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, W. 4ofW. 4; Sec. 16, W. 4, SW. i of SE. J; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i; 216 PETHOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 39 N.,'R. 78 W., Sec. 27, W. § of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 30, Lot 1, NE. i, E. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 32, N. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 33, N. i, N. ^ of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }. T. 40 N., R. 78 ^Y., Sec. 6, lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 7, lots 1, 2, 3 aiid 4, E. J of W. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 18, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. i of E. J, E. i of W. J, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, SW. i of NW. J, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J, W. ^, SE. J; Sec. 33, SW. i of SW. i. T. 41 N., R. 78 W., Sec. 31, lots 3 and 4, E. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. J. T. 39 N., R. 79 W., Sees. 1, 2, and 3; Sec. 4, E. i, E. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 9, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 10, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sees. 11, 12, and 13; Sec. 14, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 15, N. i of NE. i. SE. i of NE. J; Sec. 23, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J; Sec. 24, N. i, N. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. }; Sec. 25, NE. i of NE. i. T. 40 N., R. 79 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, S. i of NE. }, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 3, E. ^, E. JofW. i; Sec. 10 to 15, inclusive; Sec. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sec. 28, SE. i of NE. i, E. i of SE. J; Sec. 33, E. i, E. J of SW. J; Sec. 34, 35, and 36. T. 41 N., R. 79 W., Sec. 35, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 36, E. * of SE. i. T. 31 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 2, SW. i of NW. i, W. Jof SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SE. J of NE. J, S. J; Sec. 4, lots 1 and 4, S. i; Sec. 5, lot 1, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 9, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. }, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, N. J; Sec. 11, W. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 13, W. |ofW. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, NE. J, N. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, NE. i, E. i of NW. i; Sec. 24, N. i of NW. }, SW. 1 of NW. i. ORDERS .A.ND COERESPONDENCE. 217 T. 32 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 7, lots 2, 3, and 4, SE. 1 of NW. i, E. ^ of SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, W. iofW. i; Sec. 27, W. i of W. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, N. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 30, N. J; Sec. 32, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, W. i, W. i of SE. J. {Wind Rioer Meridian.) T. 1 N., R. IW. , Sec. 3, W. i of SW. i, SE. { of SW.' i; Sec. 4, lots 2, 3, and 4, S. i of N. J, S. i; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, E.J; Sec. 7, NE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 8 and 9; Sec. 10, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 11, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i, W. i of SE. J, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 15, 16, and 17; Sec. 18, E. i of NE. i; Sec. 20, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, N. Jof SE. J, SE. Jof SE. i; Sec. 21, 22, and 23; Sec. 24, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 25, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, NW. i, S. J; Sec. 26 and 27; Sec. 28, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 33, NE. iof NE. i; Sec. 34, N. i, N. J of SE. J; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 2 N., R. IW. , Sec. 19, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 20, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, SW. i of NE. }, W. J, W. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 30, E. i, E. i of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i, lot 1; Sec. 31, E. i; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, W. i of NW. i, ^W. i, SW. i of.SE. J. T. 1 S., R. IW. Sec. 1, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 2, N. i of NE. i. T. IS., R. IE., Sec. 5, lot 4, S. J of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. J, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, lot 1, NE. J, E. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. J; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, SW. i of NE. i, W. Jof NW. i, SE. iof NW. h 8. i; Sec. 10, NW. i of SW. J, S. i of SW. i, SW. J of SE. i; Sec. 14, SW. i of NE. J, W. Jof NW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, S. i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, N. i N. J of SW. h SE. iof SW. i, SE. i; 218 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AXD BESTOEATIONS. T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Sec. 17, NE. i, NE. i of NW.i; Sec. 21, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 22, N. *, NE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 23, N. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE.i, NW. h W. i of SW. i; SE. i of NE. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 25, W. J of E. J, W. J; Sec. 26, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 27, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 35, E. J of E. i, NW. i of NE. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 2 S., R. 1 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 12, E.J, E.J of W.J; Sec. 13, E. J, E. J of NW. i; Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. J of NE. i; Sec. 25, lots 1 and 2. T. 2 S., R. 2 E., Sec. 18, lots 3 and 4; Sec. 19, W. J, W. Jof SE. i; Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. July 1, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President •witi recommendation that same be ap- proved. R A Ballingee Secretary. Approved July 2 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WmHTaft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pierce Actinri Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Eranston, Douglas, Lander, and Buffalo, July 16, 1910.] restoration of jtjlt 9, 1910. Jtot 7, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: On October 12, 1909,' you approved a recommendation of this office withdrawing 55,345 acres in the Lander, Wyoming, land district. This recommendation was made on the basis of a telegraphic report from the field geologist. This field investigation has now been completed, and the data obtained show that the following lands included in this withdrawal are not valuable for oil, and I accordingly recommend that these lands be restored. This recommendation of restoration includes 20,424 acres. ' See p. 156. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 219 Order of Restoration. withdrawn oil lands no. 1. It is hereby ordered that bo much of the order of withdrawal made heretofore by the Secretary of the Interior on October 12, 1909, and described as Temporary Petro- leum Withdrawal No. 7 ' as affects the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that field examinations show that the same are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming. T. 31N.,R. 98W., Sec. 2, S.Jof NE.i-,SE.}of NW. i, NE. Jof SW. J.SE.i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 5, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, lot 4; Sec. 8, E. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE. J, NW. J, S. i; Sec. 9, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 11, E. i of NE. J; Sec. 15, E. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. T. 32 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 7, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i, lot 1; Sec. 30, SW. i; Sec. 31, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 34, NE. i, E. i of SE. J. T. 83 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 31, all. T. 32 N., R. 99 W., Sec. 3, SW. i of NE. J, NW. i, NW. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE.i; Sec. 10, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SW. } of SW. i, E. iofE. i; Sec. 11, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, SE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 23, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 24, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, SW. i of NE. J, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. J. T. 33 N., R. 99 W., Sec. 3, S. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 9, E. i of SE. }; Sec. 11, E. i, NW. i, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, NE. J, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 15, W. JofNW. i, SW. J; Sec.22, W. iof E. i, W. i; Sec. 23, E. iofNE. i; Sec. 24, E. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE. {, NW. i of NW. h NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 25, N.i, E. iofSW. i, SE. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, NW. i, E. i of SE-i; Sec. 35, W. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. {, SE, i of SW. h Wind River Meridian, Wyoming. T. 1N.,R. lW.,Sec. 3, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 4, lot 1; Sec. 10, E. i of NE. i; Sec. 11, E. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. iofSE. i; Sec. 20, W. iof NW.i, SE. iof NW. i, SW. }, SW. Jof SE. i; Sec. 24, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. Jof SE, }; Sec. 28, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, all; 1 See p. 156. 220 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWAT.S AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 1 N., R. 1 W., Sec. 33, NW. i of l Should have read W. J of N W. i. See correction letter of Nov. 4, 1910 (p. 235). OBDEES AND COEKESPONDENCB. 221 RESTORATION AND CORRECTION OF AUGUST 8, 1910. August 2, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I request the following correction in Petroleum Reserve No. 8, approved 'by the President July 2, 1910: ' For T. 32 N., R. 98 W. (page 13), Sec. 29, N. i, N.B. i of SW. J; Read T. 32 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 29, N. J, 'HW. \ of SW. i. I also recommend the withdrawal for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum deposits belonging to the United States of the following areas in the State of Wyoming, involving approximately 6,174 acres: Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 9 (wyoming no. 2). It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal made heretofore on October 12, 1909, and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 7,^ in so far as the same includes any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby ratiBed, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly described as follows, to wit: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming. T. 32N., R. 99W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, S. \ of NE. \, SE. J, lots 1, 2, and 3; Sec. 3, SE.}ofNE.i,NE.}ofSE.i,lotsland2; Sec. 11, E. i of NE. i, NW. i of NW. }, S. i of NW. }, E. iofSW. }, SE. i; Sec. 12, N. J, SE. I; Sec. 13, E. i; Sec. 14, E. \; Sec. 24, E. iof E. J, NW. Jof NE. }, SW. iof SB. \; Sec. 25,N. JofNE.i,SE.iofNE.i,NE.iofNW.J. T. 33 N., R. 99 W., Sec. 3, SE. i of NW. \, NE. iof SW. }, S. Jof SW. J, W. iof SE. i; Sec. 9, E. i of NE. \; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 15, E. i, E. iofNW. i; Sec. 22, E. i of B. J; Sec. 23, W. iofNE. i, W. }; Sec. 25, W. J of SW. \; Sec. 26, NW. \ of NE. }, S. J of NE. i, N. i of SE. J, SE. iof SE. i, W. iofW. i; 1 See p. 206. 2 See p. 156. 222 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AKD EESTORATIOKS. T. 33 N., R. 99 W., Sec. 27, XE. i of NE. i; Sec. 35, SW. i of NE. i, E. J of NW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith • Director. August 4 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. Approved Aug 8 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. W" H Tait President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, for appropriate ac- tion. Prank Pierce Acting Secretary. [Notiflcation to Register and Beceiver, Lander, August 17, 1910.] restoration of august 32, 1910. August 19, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: On February 2, 1910, you approved a recommendation of this office. Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 12, CaUfomia,' which described, among other lands, the S. i of the NW. } of Section 30, T. 24 S., R. 16 E. This section is irregular and the S. J of the NW. i is divided up among lots 1, 2, 4 and 5, which were also withdrawn in the above letter. Since the S. J of the NW. J does not exist, I recommend the for- mal restoration of this tract in order that the records may be cleared. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZER Acting Director. Approved August 22, 1910 and sent to the General Land Office. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. withdrawals and correctioxs of august 34, 1910. August 19, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Petroleum Reserve No. 2,^ approved by the President July 2, 1910, described, among other lands, the following: T. £8 S., R. 16 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian, CaUfomia, Sees. 29 to 32, inclusive; T. ION., R. 21 W., SanBemardinoMeridian, California, Sec. 30, E.J of AnV.J. 1 See p. 166. 2 See p. 183. ORDERS AND COEEES.PONDENCE. 223 To correct clerical errors I recommend that the lands described above be corrected to read as follows: T. 18 S., R. 16 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian, California, Sees. 29 to 32, inclusive; T. 10 N., R. 21 W., San Bernardino Meridian, California, Sec. 30, E. J of SW. i. The lands described below were omitted from Petroleum Reserve No. 2, although included in previous withdrawals. I therefore recommend the following withdrawal: Order op Withdrawal. pe1k0leum reserve no. 10. california no. 2. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal made heretofore on Feb- ruary 2, 1910,' and described as Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 12, in so far as the same includes any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect; and subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910, there is hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, all of those certain lands of the United States set forth and particularly de- scribed as follows, to wit: Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. 19 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 35, lot 1. T. 20 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 14, NW. i of NW. }. T. 24 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 23, NE. i of NE. i. Field examination by this bureau indicates that the following lands contain valuable deposits of petroleum, and I therefore recommend that these lands be withdrawn: Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 11 — california no. 3. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands, be, and the same ai'e hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910. 1 See p. 166. 224 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. San Benwrdino Meridian, California. T. 10 N., R. 22 W., Sec. 12, lots 1, 2 and 3, N. i of NE. i. , Very respectfully, August 22, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. Feank Piekcb Acting Secretary. Approved Aug. 24, 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WM H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pibecb Acting Secretary. H. 0. RlZBR Acting Director. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland, September 2, 1910.] withdrawal, of august 35, 1910. August 22, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: On July 2, 1910, the President approved Petroleum Reserve No. 7,' in the State of Utah. The order of withdrawal creating this reserve confirmed the previous order of withdrawal made on April 14, 1910, Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 15. Cer- tain of the lands included in Petroleum Reserve No. 7, had been previously withdrawn on October 4, 1909,^ and for the confirmation of this withdrawal I make the following recommendation : Order or Withdrawal. It is hereby ordered that that certain order of withdrawal made heretofore on October 4, 1909,^ in so far as the same includes any of the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby ratified, confirmed, and continued in full force and effect. Salt Lake Meridian, Utah. T. 31 S., R. 7 E., all of township. T. 32 S., R. 7 E., all of township. T. 31 S., R. 8 E., all of township. T. 32 S., R. 8 E., all of township. T. 40 S., R. 18 B., all of township. T. 40 S., R. 19 E., all of township. T. 41 S., R. 10 W.,3 Sees. 1 to 18, 21 to 28, 31 to 36, inclusive; Sec. 20, N. }; Sec. 29, S. J. 1 See p. 204. ! See p. 150. 8 Should have been T. 41 C, E. IS W. See correction letter ol Sept. 1, 1910, approved Sept. 7, 1910 (p. 225). ~- ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. T. 41 S., R. 17 E., all of township. T. 41 S., R. 18 E., all of township. T. 41 S., R. 19 E., all of township. T. 42 S., R. 18 E., all of township. T. 42 S., R. 19 E., all of township. T. 41 S., R. 9 W., Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 9 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inelusive. T. 41 S., R. 11 W., Sees. 4 to 9, 16 to 36, inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 11 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 15 W., all of township. T. 43 S., R. 16 W., all of township. T. 41 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 19 to 21, 27 to 35, inclusive. T. 42 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 1 to 17, 20 to 28, 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 43 S., R. 17 W., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, 23 to 25, inelusive. Very respectfully, 225 August 24, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. Prank Pierce Acting Seaetary. Approved Aug. 25"^ 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. W H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. H. C. RlZER Acting Director. [Notification to Register and Eeceiver, Salt Lake City, September 2, 1910.] correction of september 7, 1910. September 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: On August 22, 1910,' I recommended the confirmation of petroleum withdrawal heretofore made on October 4, 1909. Among the lands described in this confirmation were the following: T. 41 S., R. 10 W., Sees. 1 to 18, 21 to 28, 31 to 36, inelusive; Utah. See. 20, E. J; Sec. 29, S. i. 1 See p. 224. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 15 226 PETKOLEXJM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. To correct a clerical error I request that tlie description of these lands be changed to read: T. 41 S., R. 12 W., Sees. 1 to 18, etc. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZEB Acting Director. September 3, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. Approved Sept y"" 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WM H Tapt President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. withdrawal of octobeb 7, 1910. October 5, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: A geologist of this Bureau reports from the field that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action: Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 13 — CALIFORNIA NO. 4. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases, " approved June 25, 1910: Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. 24 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 8, E. i; Sec. 11, W. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 13, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 17, E. J, SE. i of NW. i, E. J of SW. i; Sec. 20, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, W. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 227 T.24S.,R. 19E.,Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, N. i, SE. J; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, E. i of E. i; Sec. 31, E. i of E. i; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, SW. i; Sec. 35, NE. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 25 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 3, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 4, NW. i of NE. }, S. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 5, E. i of E. i, NW. J of NE. i; Sec. 9, N. i, E. i of SW. {, SE. i; Sec. 10, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 11, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, W. iof NW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, SW. i, W. Jof SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, NE. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 22, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 25, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 26, N. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 27, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 35, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J; Sec. 36, all. T. 26 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 1, NE. i, E. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. T. 25 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 4, NW. i of NW. J, S. iof NW.i,SW. J, W.Jof SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, NE. i, N. iof NW.i,SE.iof NW.i.N.Jof SE.i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 8, E. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 14, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, E. i of NE. J; Sec. 21, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 24, W. ^ of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 30, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 31, W. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 35, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 36, all. 228 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOKATIONS. T. 26 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 1, NE. i, N. J of NW. J, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i- Sec. 4, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 5, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, E. i, N. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SW. {; Sec. 8, all, Sec. 9, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 15, NW. J of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 16, aU; Sec. 17, N. J, NE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 21, X. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, W. 4 of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 25, W. + of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. 4; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. }; Sec. 28, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J; Sec. 34, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 35, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. {, SE. i; Sec. 36, all; Sec. 18, NE. i of NE. J. T. 27 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 1, N. i, N. } of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 2, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 12, N. J of NE. i. T. 25 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 30, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 31, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. J. T. 26 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 4, SW. | of SW. J; Sec. 5, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, E. i, N. i of NW. }, SE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i; Sec. 8, aU; Sec. 9, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. J, SW. i, W. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 15, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. J, SW. J, W. J of SE. i; Sec. 23, SW. J of NW. J, SW. i; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 20, NE. J, E. i of NW. J, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 21, aU; Sec. 22, aU; Sec. 26, W. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 27, aU; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, NE. J of NE. J; Sec. 30, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 31, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 32, S. i; Sees. 33 to 35, inclusive; Sec. 36, W. i of NW. i, SW. {. C)fit)ERS AND COftfiESPOiSrDENCfi. 229 T. 27 S., R. 21 E., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. 1, W. i, SW. 1 of SE. i; 2, all; 3, all; 4, all; 5, all; 6, all; 7, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; 8, all; 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sec. 13, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. }, SE. }; Sec. 17, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE.}; Sec. 22, N. i of N. i; Sec. 23, N. i of N. i; Sec. 24, N. Jof NW. i. T. 24 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 30, W. iof NW. }, SE. }of NW. }, SW. }, W. Jof SE. }, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, W. i of NW. }, SE. J of NW. i, SW. }, SW. } of SE.}. The area involved in this order is 57,105 acres, which will make a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in California 2,539,855 acres. Very respectfully. October 6, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Ballinger Secretary. Approved Oct 7 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WM H Taft Presidemt. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Jesse E. Wilson Acting Secretary. H. C. Rizer Acting Director. [Notification to Eegister and Eeoeiver, Visalia, October 14, 1910.] withdrawal of october 87, 1910. October 26, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: A geologist of this Bureau reports from the field that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action: 230 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 14 — caijpornia no. 5. It is lifireby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled ' ' An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make ^withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. 26 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 25, S. J; Sec. 26, S. i; Sec. 27, S. i; Sec. 28, SE. i; Sec. 33, E. i; Sees. 34 to 36 inclusive. T. 27 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 4, NE. J of NE. i, Sec. 10, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sees. 11 to 13 inclusive; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. } of NW. J, N. J of SE. J, Sec. 24, N. i of NE. i. T. 26 S., R. 19 E., Sec. 30, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, SW. Jof NE. i, W. i of NW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, S. J; Sec. 33, SW. i, S. J of SE. i. Sec. 34, SW. i of SW. J. T. 27 S., R. 19 E., sec. 2, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 3, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 4 to 11 inclusive; Sec. 12, SW. i of NE. i, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. }, S. i; Sees. 13 to 18 inclusive; Sec. 19, E. i, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; * Sees. 20 to 27 inclusive; Sec. 28, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16; Sec. 29, NE. J, N.JofNW. J; Sec. 33, Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16; Sees. 34 to 36 inclusive. T. 28 S., R. 19 E., Sees. 1 to 3 inclusive; Sec. 4, E. i; Sec. 9, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, N. i SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 13, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10, W. i of NE. J; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, NE. i, E. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE.i; Sec. 23, E. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, Sec. 24, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Sec. 25, Lots 3, 4, and 6; Sec. 26, NE. i of NE. J. OBDEES AND COBRESPONDENCE. 231 T. 27 S., K. 20 E., Sec. 7, W. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 17, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sees. 18 to 20 inclusive; Sec. 21, SW. iof NW. }, SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NW. }, SE. } of NW. i, SW. J, W. J of SE. i, SE. 1 of SE. i; Sees. 28 to 34 inclusive; Sec. 35, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 36, SW. i of SW. J. T. 28 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 1, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 2 to 6 inclusive; See. 7, N. J, N. iof S. i; Sec. 8, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J, Sees. 9 to 14 inclusive; Sec. 15, N. J, N. iofSE. i; Sec. 16, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 23, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i. NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, E. i, E. i of NW. }; See. 36, E. i of NE. J. T. 28 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 7, W. J of NW. 1, SE. i of NW. i, SW. J; Sec. 18, W. iofE. J, W. i; Sec. 19, W. J of E. J, W. J, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 29, SW. i of SW. i; Sees. 30 and 31, all; Sec. 32, W. i of NW. i, SE. i- of NW. i, SW. i. T. 29 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 4, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, Sec. 5, NE. i, N. i of NW. }, See; 6, NE. i of NE. J. The area involved in this order is 62,891 acres, which will make a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in CaUfomia 2,602,746 acres. Very respectfully. October 27, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Ballinger Secretary. Approved Oct 27 1910- and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. W" H Tafi President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. R A Ballinger Secretary. H. C. RlZER Acting Director. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, November 3, 1910.] 232 PETKOLEXTM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. kestobatiox of october 37, 1910. October 26, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretart op the Interior. Sih: A geologist of this Bureau reports from the field that the following lands included in existing petroleum withdrawals are not valuable for oil and I accordingly recom- mend the submission of the following order of restoration to the President for appro- priate action. This recommendation involves 208,495 acres. Order of Restoration. withdrawx oil lands no. 2. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as affects the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that field examinations show that the same are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. lis., R. 8 E., Sees. 5 to 10, 13 to 18, inclusive. T. 11 S., R. 9 E., Sees. 18 to 20, 28 to 35, inclusive. T. 12S., R. 9 E., Sees. 1 to 3, 10 to 15, inclusive. T. 12 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 6 to 8, 16 to 21, 27 to 35, inclusive. T. 13 S., R. 10 E., AU of township. T. 13 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 19, all; Sees. 29 to 32 inclusive; Sec. 33, W. h W. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 34, SW. i of SW. J. T. 14 S., R. 11 E.. Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, Lots 6, W. i of lot 7; lot 8; SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 4 to 10 inclusive; Sec. 11, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. {; Sec. 13, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 14, W. J of KE. J, SE. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 15 to 23 inclusive; Sec. 24, W. i of W. J, SE. } of SW. i, Sec. 25, SW. i of XE. i, W. J, W. i of SE. J; Sees. 26 to 35 inclusive. Sec. 36, W. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i. T. 14 S., R. 10 E., All of township. T. 15 S., R. 10 E., All of township. T. 16 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 1 to 6, 10 to 12, inclusive; Sec. 13, N. i; T. 15 S., R. 11 E., AU of township. T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 6, Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, Sec. 7, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, SE. } of SW. i; Sec. 18, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SW. J of NE. \. E. i of W. i, W. I of SE. i; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. ' 233 T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 19, Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15; Sec. 30, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. J of NE. J, E. J of W. i; Sec. 31,1 Lotg 3^ 4^ 5^ g^ 9^ ^q, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16; Sec. 33, SW. i of SW. i; T. 16 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 5, W. i of W. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sees. 6 and 7 all; Sec. 8, W. i of NE. }, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. f; Sec. 9, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 16, W. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sees. 17 and 18 all; Sec. 19, Lots 1, 2 and 3, NE. i, N. J of SE. }; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, NW. i, NW. iof SW. i; T. 16 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 17 inclusive; Sec. 18, lots 1, 2, 6 and 7, NE. J, N. i of SE. i; See. 20, N. i of NE. i, SE. 1 of NE. i; See. 21, N. J, N. J of SE. i; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, N. i, NW. i of SW. i; Sec. 24, N. i, N. i of SE. 1. T. 17 S., R. 11 E., Sec. le.'lots 4, 5 and 6, Sec. 17, 'Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16; Sec. 21, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16; Sec. 22, lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16; Sec. 23, Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16; Sec. 24, Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. T. 17 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 19, Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20; Sec. 20, Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16; Sec. 21, Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16; Sees. 28 to 33 inclusive. T. 17 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 32, S. i; Sec. 33, S. i; Sec. 34, S. i of S. J; Sec. 35, SW. iof SW. i; T. 18 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 1, S. i of SW. J, SW. i of SE. i; See. 2, SW. iofNE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 3 to 36 inclusive. T. 18 S., R. 14 E., Sec. 7, Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, SE. i of NW. i, E. J of SW. J, SE. }; Sec. 8, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 16, SW. i of NW. |, SW. i, SW. J of SE. i; Sees. 17 to 21 inclusive; Sec. 22, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, S. i of SW. i, SW. J of SE. i, Sec. 26, SW. i of NE. i, W. 1, SE. }; Sees. 27 to 36 inclusive. 1 See correction February 18, 1911 (p. 265). 234 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS a:5P EESTOKATIONS. T. 18 S., Rfl5 E., Sec. 31, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, S. i of lot 7. lot 8; W. J of SE. J. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZEE Acting Dtredor. October 27, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Bailinger Secretary. Approved Oct 27 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WmHTaft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Baixinger Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, Sacramento, and Oakland, November 4, 1910.] withdrawal, of november 3, 1910. November 1, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sm: I recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. A similar blanket withdrawal, because of the unsurveyed character of the lands, has already been made with respect to coal in Alaska, and this recommendation with respect to petroleum is now made in order that the policy initiated in continental United States may be carried out in the same manner in Alaska. ^'ery respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. November 3, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. November 3, 1910. Order op AVithdrawai.. PETROLETTM reserve no. 12 — ALASKA NO. 1. It is hereby ordered that all the public lands and lands in National Forests in the District of Alaska containing petroleum deposits be, and the same are hereby with- drawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in ORDERS AND COfiBESPONDENCE. 235 aid of l^:islation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States. W^ H Taft PTSStdPTL t Eeferred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. E A Ballinqer Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Falrbanlcs, Nome, and Juneau, November 7, 1910.] CORRECTION OF NOVEMBER 9, 1910. NOVKMBEK 4, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: I request that the following correction be made in "Order of Restoration, Withdrawn Oil Lands No. 1," approved by the President on July 9, 1910: ' For T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Sec. 20, W. i of NE. i, Wind River Meridian, Wyoming, ReadT. 1 S., R. 1 E., Sec. 20, W. i of NW. }, Wind River Meridian, Wyoming. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. November 7, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with the recommendation that the same be approved. R A Ballinqbr Secretary. Approved Nov 9 1910 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. W^HTaft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinger Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Lander, November 14, 1910.] 1 See p. 218. 236 PETBOLEtJM WITHDKAWALS A3>fD EEStOftATIdlTS. withdrawal of novembeb 35, 1910. November 10, 1910. The Honorable, The Seceetakt op the Interior. Sm; Mr. P. C. Dezendorf, Chief of Field Division, General Land Office, has wired to the Comioissioner under date of November 7 that word has just been received of an oU strike in Red Rock Canyon, Kern County, CaUfomia. In accordance with his suggestion, I recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. November 11, 1910. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Baxlinqer Secretary. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZER Acting Director. November 25, 1910. Order op Withdrawal. PETROLEUM RESERVE NO. 15 — CAUPORNIA NO. 6. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classiScation and in aid of l^islation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and con- ditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910; Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 29 S., R. 37 E., Sec. 34, aU; Sec. 35, aU; Sec. 36, all. T. 30S.,R. 37E., Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 2, aU; Sec. 8, aU; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all. The area involved in this order is 5,760 acres, which wiQ make a total area of petro- leum withdrawals outstanding in Califomia of 2,608,506 acrra. W^HTajt President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballingeh Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalfa, November 28, 1910.] OEDEKS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 237 WITHDRAWAL OF DECEMBER 30, 1910. The Honorable, Decembbk 28, 1910. The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Information received from the field indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action: Very respectfully, H. C. Rizer December 29, 1910. Acting Director. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Frank Pierce Acting Secretary. December 30, 1910. Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 16 — CALIPORNIA NO. 7. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. 20 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 25, SW. i; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 34, E. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 21 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, S. i; Sec. 4, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, NE. } of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 9, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. iofSE. 1; Sec. 23, NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. iofSE. i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, NE. }, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; T. 20 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 31, SW. J. T. 21 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; 238 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOBATIONS. T. 21 S., E. 17 E., Sec. 16, W. J of NW. J, SW. i; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, W. J of NE. i, W. J, W. i of SE. h SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 26, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. }, S. i; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, NE. i, N. iof NW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, N. iof SE. {; Sec. 32, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J. T. 22 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 4, NW. i, E. i of SW. J. The area involved in this order is 18,480 acres, which will make a total area of petro- leum withdrawals outstanding in California of 2,626,986 acres. W«HTaft President. Dec 31 1910 Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinger Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, January 3, 1911.] KESTOKATION OF JANUARY 3, 1911. December 29, 1910. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Information on file in this office indicates that the following lands included in existing petroleum withdrawals, are not valuable for oil, and I accordingly recommend the submission of the following order of restoration to the President for appropriate action. This recommendation involves 45,014 acres, which will leave a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in California of 2,389,113 acres. Very respectfully, H. C. RlZER Acting Director. Jan-3 1911 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. Order of Restoration. oil. restoration no. 3 — california no. 2. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as affects the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that the same are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. ORDERS AND C'OREESPONDENOE. 239 And it is further ordered that such lands shall be restored to the public domain and become subject to settlement under the general provisions of the homestead law sixty days after the date hereof, but shall not become subject to entry, filing, selection, or other form of appropriation until the expiration of thirty days from the date when the lands become subject to settlement, and no person will be permitted to gain or exercise any right whatever imder any settlement or occupation begun prior to the date for settlement fixed herein. Mt. Diablo Meridian. California. T. 21 S., R. 15E., Sec. 11, all; Sec. 10, S. i; Sees. 13, 14 and 15; Sec. 16, N.i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 23, NE. i; Sec. 25, NE.J, N.iofNW.l, SE.iofNW.i, N.iofSE.i, SE.Jof SE.J. T. 22 S., R.15E., , Sec. 1, SW. i of NW. i, SW. Sec. 2, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, NE. i; J, SW. iofSE. i; T. 21 S., R. 16 E. , Sec. 18, S. i; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 27, SW. i; Sec. 28, all; Sees. 29 and 30, all; Sec. 31, NE.i,N.iofNW.i, SE.iofNW.J,N.iofSE.}, SE. iof SE. i; Sees. 32 and 33, all; Sec. 34, NW. 1, S. i; T. 22 S.; , R. 16 E. , Sees. 3, 4, and 5, all; Sees. 7 to 11 inclusive, all; Sees. 14 to 18 inclusive, all; Sec. 19, NE. i; Sec. 20, N.i, SE. i; Sees. 22 and 23, all; Sec. 24, S. i; Sees. 25 and 26 all; Sec. 27, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 28, NE.i; Sec. 35, N.i, SE. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 23 S. , R. 16 Es , Sec. 1, N.i; T. 22 S. , R. 17 E. , Sec. 30, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 31, all; - Sec. 32, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 33, SW. i; T. 23 S. , R. 17E. ,, Sec. 2, SW. i; Sees. 3, 4, 5, and 6, all; Sec. 8, N.i; Sees. 9, and 10 and 11, all; Sec. 12, SW.i; 240 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 23 S., R. 17 E., Sees. 13 and 14, all; Sec. 15, N. J, SE. i; Sec. 16, XE.i; Sec. 23, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, N.i, SE.J; T. 23 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 19, W. *, SE. i; Sec. 29, -W. J, SE. i; Sec. 30, aU; Sec. 31, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 32, all; T. 24 S., E,. 18 E., Sec. 4, aU; Sec. 5, X. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, XE. i; Sec. 10, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 14, W.i; Sec. 15, X. i, SE. i; Sec. 22, NE„i; Sec. 23, aU; Sec. 24, SW. i; Sec. 25, W.J, SE.i; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 35, E. i; Sec. 36, all. W^HTaft President. Jajtoabt 3, 1911. Referred to the Commissioiier of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Bat.t.tnger Secretary of the Interior. [Notiflcation to Begister and Receiver, Visalia, January 16, 1911.] restoration of jaxtart 3, 1911. December 30, 1910. , The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: The General Land Office reports under date of December 19, 1910, that the lands listed below are included in land grants to which patent has issued and their with- drawal is therefore of no efiect. In order to clear the records, I recommend the sub- mission of the following order of restoration to the President for appropriate action. Thisrestoration involves 144,696 acres, Trhich will leave a total area of petroleum with- drawals outstanding in California of 2,245,865 acres. Very respectfully, H". 0. BiZER Acting Director. jAN-3 1911 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. B A Balldjger Secretary. OEDEBS AND CORKESPONDENCE. 241 2N., IE., 37 111 IN., 2E., 37 110 IN., 3E., 37 110 IN., IW., 37-38 •115-112 2N., IW., 37-38 112-111 2N., 2W., 37-38- 40-41 39 112-113-114 125-126 Ordek of Restoration, oil restoration no. 4 — california no. 3j It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of vrithdrawal made heretofore as affects the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the same are patented lands. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. R. G.Ii. O.Lot No. State Map No. Name or Grant. Las Medanos Las Meganos Las Meganos Arroyo de las Nueces Monte del Diablo Monte del Diablo Las Medanos Monte del Diablo Las Juntas Canada del Hambre y Las Bolsas Rancho la Bocha de la Canada del Pinole , Rancho El Pinole Arroyo de las Nueces San Ramon (Carpentier) San Ramon (Amador) Santa Rita Valle de San Jose (Simol & Bernal) Canada de las Baqueroa Las Meganos Can? da de las Baqueros La Positas Valle de San Jose (Sunol & Bernal) Canada de Las Baqueroa Las Meganos Canada de las Baqueros Las Positas El Pescadero (Pico & Nagle) El Pescadero (Pico & Nagle) El Pescadero (Grimes) El Pescadero (Grimes) Rancho del Puerto El Pescadero (Grimes) Rancho del Puerto Orestimba San Luis Gonzaga W H Taft President. January 3, 1911. IS., IW., 37-38 115-116 2S., IE., 37-38-39 118-119-121 IS., 2E., 2E., 37-38 37-38-39-40 109-1 1(» 2S., 109-120 '-121 IS.. 3E. 37-38 109-110 2S., 3E., 37 109 3S., 3E., 37 120 IS., 4E., 37 108 2S., 5E., 37 108 4S., 6E., -37 107 4S., 7E., 37 107 5S., 7E., 37-38 106-107 5S., 8E., 38- 106 7S., 8E., 37 105 IDS., 8E., 37 234 Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. R A Ballingbr Secretary of the Interior. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland and Sacramento, January 19, 1911.] 1 120 comprises I^ots i 15211°— Bull. 623—16 16 242 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOEATIONS. withdraw ai, of january 36, 1911 (wyoming). January 21, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field examination indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil and gas, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action: Very respectfully, Geo. Otis SMrra Director. January 25, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. January 26, 1911. Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 17 — wyoming no. 3. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the Ignited States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and condi- tions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyorming. T. 52 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. i; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, SE. i of SW. \, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 5, lots 5 and 6; Sec. 7, lot 7; Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, and 3, NW. \ of NW. J; Sec. 9, lot 2; Sec. 10, N. \ of NE. i, SW. \ of XE. J, NW. J, NE. \ of SW. \, NW. J of SE. i; See. 15, lot 3, S. J of SW. \, SW. \ of SE. J; Sec. 16, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; Sec. 17, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, SW. i; Sec. 18, lot 1, SE. i of NE. \, SE. \; Sec. 19, lots land 2; Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, W. J of NE. \, SE. J of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 26, W. J of NW. \, SE. J of NW. i, EW. {; Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, NE. J, N. J of NW. J, SE. i; Sec. 28, lots 1, 2, 5, and 6; Sec. 34, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, NE. J, NE. Jof SE. J; ORDEES AND COREESPONDENCE. 243 T. 52N.,R. 93W., Sec. 35, all; Private land Claims 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 62. The area involved in thia order is 6,718 acres, wluch will make a total area of petro- leum withdrawals outstanding in Wyoming of 256,226 acres. WM H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinger Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Buffalo, January 30, 1911.] withdrawal of january 36, 1911 (california). January 23, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field examination indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil and gas, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action: Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. January 25, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. January 26, 1911. Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 18 — california no. 8. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and con- ditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. 25 S., R. 26 E., Sec. 1; all Sec. 2; all Sec. 11, all Sec. 12, all Sec. 14, all Sec. 13, all Sec. 23, all Sec. 24, all; 244 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOBATIONS. T. 25 S. , R. 26 E. , Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 26 S., , R. 26 E. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 11, aU; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 27 S., , R. 26 E. , Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 11, aU; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all. T. 25 S., , R. 27 E. , All of Township. T. 26 S.. , R. 27 E. , All of Township. T. 27 S., , R. 27 E. , All of Township. T. 28 S.; , R. 27 E. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, aU; Sec. 17, aU; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, aU; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, aU; Sec. 28, all; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. T. 28 S., R. 27 E., Sec. 29, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 29 S., R. 27 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 12, all. T. 25 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all. T. 26S.,R. 28E., Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; 246 PETKOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTORATIOXS. T. 26 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 27, aU; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, aU; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 27 S., R. 28 E., All of Township. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., All of Township. T. 29 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 26, NE. J. T. 27 S., R. 29 E., Sec. 18, aU; Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all. T. 28 S., R. 29 E., Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all. T. 29 S., R. 29 E., Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 14, all; OEDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 247 T. 29 S., R. 29 E., Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec .19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 30, NE i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 29 S., R. 30 E., Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, all. T. 30 S., R. 30 E., Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, Ni. The area involved in this order is 242,158 acres, which will make a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in California of 2,677,782 acres. ■\\m H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballingeb Sea-etary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, January 30, 1911.] 248 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. withdrawal of jantjabt 30, 1911. January 27, 1911. The Honorable, The Secket^rt of the Interioh. Sir: Information received from the field indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action: Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. January 28, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 19 — WYOMING NO. 4. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the saip.e are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 32 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 5, Lota 2, 3, and 4; S. J of N. i; S. J; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, W. J of NE. J, SE. J of NE. }, W. J, SE. }; Sec. 10, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. \; Sec. 15, N. i of NW. i; SW. i of NW. J, W. h of SW. i; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, All; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, W. \ of W. J; Sec. 28, N. J of NE. i, NW. \; Sec. 29, N. i; .SW. J, W. i of SE. J; Sec. 30, N. J, NE. J of SW. \, N. \ of SE. }, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 4, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. T. 33 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 30, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, SE. \ of NW. }, E. J of SW. \, W. \ of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 81, all; Sec. 32, W. J of NW. i, SE. \ of NW J, SW. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; T.32N.,R.82W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2. all; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 249 T. 32 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 3, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 4, lots 1 and 2, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. ]0, NE. i, NE. i of SE. i, Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 24, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, E. J of SE. i; T. 33 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 4, Lot 4, S. J of NW. i, SW. 1, W. i of SE. i SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 14, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, N. i, NE. i of SW. }, SE. J; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, W. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. J, SW. h W. i of SE. {; SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE i; Sec. 33, NE. i, E. ^ of NW. i, NW. i of NW. }, N. i of SE. i, SE. }ofSE.}; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all; Sec. 30, NE. i of NE. i. T. 34 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 30, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SE. j of NW. i, E. ^ of SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, W. h SW. i of NE. i, SE. i; Sec. 29, SW. i of SW i. T.33N., R.83W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 4, lots 1 and 2, SE. J of NE. i; Sec. 10, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 11, N. h NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 12, all; 250 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T.33N.,R. 83W., Sec. 13 Sec. 24 Sec. 14^ T.34N.,R.83W., Sec. 4 Sec. 5, Sec. 6, Sec. 7 Sec. 8 Sec. .9 Sec. 10 Sec. 14 Sec. 15 Sec. 16, Sec. 17 Sec. 18 Sec. 19; Sec. 20, Sec. 21; See. 22, Sec. 23 Sec. 24 Sec. 25 Sec. 26; Sec. 27; Sec. 28, Sec. 29 Sec. 30; Sec. 32 Sec. 33 Sec. 34 Sec. 35; Sec. 36 Sec. 19 Sec. 30; Sec. 31 Sec. 32 Sec. 29; Sec. 1 Sec. 2; Sec. 3 Sec. 10 Sec. 11 Sec. 12 Sec. 13 Sec. 24 Sec. 14 Sec. 1 Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T.35N., R.83W. T.34N., R.84W T.35N., R.84W. N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; NE.iofNE.i. NE. JofNE. J. Lot 4, S. i of NW. i, SW. }, W. i of SE. }, SE. J of SE. i; all: all all all all SW. i of NW. h SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; SW. i of NW. i, SW. }, SW. i of SE. }; all; all; all; all; N.J, NE.iofSW. i, SE. i; all aU all all. SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; all; all; all; all; N. E. N. N.i, all; all; all. Lots 2, 3, and 4, SE. J of SW. i; W. i of NB. i, SE. } of NE. i, W. i, SE. all; SW. i of NE. i, W. h SE. i; SW. i of SW. i; all; all; NE. i NE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. i; NE. i of NE. i; N. i, NE. } of SW. J; SE. i; all; N. i, NE. i of SW. }, SE. i; NE. JofNE. J; NE. i of NE. i. W. i of W. i, E. i of SW. i, all; all all all all all . i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; • i of NE. i; , iof NE. i, SE. JofNE.i; N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; • i; ORDEBS AND OORBESPONDENCE. 251 T.35N., R.84W.,Sec. 8 all; Sec. 9 all; Sec. 10 all; Sec. 11 all; Sec. 12 W.i; Sec. 13 W. 4 of NE. i, W. i, SE.i; Sec. 14 all; Sec. 15 all; Sec. 16 all; Sec. 17 all; Sec. 18 NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. {, SE. iof SE.i; Sec. 20 N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. }; Sec. 21 all; Sec. 22 all; Sec. 23 air; Sec. 24 all; Sec. 25 all; Sec. 26 all; Sec. 27 all; Sec. 28 all; Sec. 29 N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 33 NE. i, N. i of NW. }, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. }, SE. } of SE. i; Sec. 34 all; Sec. 35 all; Sec. 36 all; T.36N., R.84W., Sec. 5 SW. i of NW. }, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 6 all; Sec. 7 all; Sec. 8 all; Sec. 9 SW.JofNW.i, SW.J,W.iofSE.i, SE-iofSE.i; Sec. 15 W. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 16 all; Sec. 17 all; Sec. 18 all; Sec. 19 all; Sec. 20 all; Sec. 21 all; Sec. 22 all; Sec. 23 SW. i of NW. i, W. J of SW. }, SE. J of SW. i; Sec. 26 SW. i of NE. i, W. }, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. }; Sec. 27 all; Sec. 28 all; Sec. 29 all; Sec. 30 all; Sec. 31 all; Sec. 32 all; Sec. 33 all; Sec. 34 all; Sec. 35 all; Sec. 36 W. 4 of SW. J. 252 PETEOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T.37N. B.84W. , Sec. 31, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SE. i of NW. i, E. J of SW. i; W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. i; T.35N. ,R.85W. Sec. 1 all' ' Sec. 2, N.'i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 3, N. J, N. i of SW. J, SW. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, Lots 1 and 2, S. J of NE. i, E. J of SE. J; Sec. 9, NE. i, N. Jof NW. J, SE. i of NW. }, NE. }of SW. i, SE.i; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 12, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE. J of SB. i; Sec. 14, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 15, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 16, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J; Sec. 22, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 23, NW. i of NW. i; T. 36N. , R.85W. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 20, E. iE. JofW.i; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, E. i, E. J of W. i; Sec. 32, NE. i, E. J of NW. i, SE. i; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T.37N. , R. 85 W. , Sec. 7, lots 3 and 4, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 16, S. i of SW. i, Sec. 17, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 18, all; OEDERS AND COKEESPONDENCE. 253 T.37N.,R.85W., Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. J of NE. i, S. J; Sec. 23, W. i of SW. i; SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, SW. i; S. J of SE. i. Sec. 26, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all; T. 36 N., K. 86 W., Sec. 1, lots 1 and 2, SE. J of NE. {, NE. i of SE. i; T. 37 N., R. 86 W., Sec. 1, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 2, S. i of NW. h SW. i, W. i of SE. {, SE. } of SE. J; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, N. i, NE. i of SW. }, N. i of SE. }, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. J, N. Jof NW. }, SE. Jof NW. i, NE. iof SE. i; Sec. 21, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; SE. i; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, N. i, N. J of SE. i; Sec. 28, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 35, N. i of NE. J; Sec. 36, N. J, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; T. 38 N., R. 86 W., Sec. 19, Lot 4; Sec. 29, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SW. J of SE. J; Sec. 30, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 34, S. } of SW. i 254 PETBOLEUiM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOKATIONS. The area involved in this order is 143,280 acres, which will make a total area of petroleum mthdrawals outstanding in Wyoming of 392,788 acres. WM H Taft President. January 30, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. R A Ballinger Secretari/. [Notiflcation to Register and Receiver, Douglas, January 30, 1911.] kestobation of february 18, 1911. Februaky 17, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Under date of Xovember 7, 1910, F. C. Dezendorf, Chief of Field Division, tele- graphed to the Commissioner of the General Land Office a reported oil discovery in the vicinity of Red Rock Canyon, Kern County, Cahiomia, and suggested the withdrawal of the lands involved. This telegram was referred to the Geological Survey and resulted in Petroleum Reserve No. 15— California Xo. 6, which the President approved on Xovember 25, 1910.' I am now in receipt by reference from your office and from the General Land Office of the report, approved by Chief of Field Division Dezendorf, of two mineral inspectors who have investigated the vicinity of the reputed oil strike and who recommend that the withdrawn lands be restored to entry. This report has been considered in the light of the Survey's information and I recommend the follow- ing order of restoration which involves 5,760 acres, which will leave a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in California of 2,486,255 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Ons Smtth Director. Feb 18 1911 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. Order of Restoration. OIL restoration no. 5 — CALIFORNIA NO. 4. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as affects the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that these lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that such lands shall be restored to the pubKc domain and become subject to settlement under the general provisions of the homestead law sixty days after the date hereof, but shall not become subject to entry, filing, selection or other form of appropriation until the expiration of thirty days from the date when the lands become subject to settlement, and no person will be permitted to gain or exercise 1 See p. 236. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 255 any right whatever under any settlement or occupation begun prior to the date for settlement fixed herein. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 29 S., R. 37 E., Sec. 34, all Sec. 35, all Sec. 36, all T. 30S.,R. 37E., Sec. 1, all Sec. 2, all Sec. 3, ail Sec. 10, all Sec. 11, all Sec. 12, all. W« H Taft President. February 18, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinger Secrelary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Independ- ence, February 23, 1911.] restoration of february 18, 1911. February 17, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Information on file in this office indicates that the following lands included in exist- ing petroleum withdrawals, are not valuable for oil, and I accordingly recommend the submission of the following order of restoration to the President for appropriate action. This recommendation involves 925,855 acres, which will leave a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstandiiig in California of 1,560,400 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Feb 18 1911 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. Order of Restoration, oil restoration no. 6 — california no. 5. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as affects the lands hereinafter described be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that the lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that such lands shall be restored to the public domain and become subject to settlement under the general provisions of the homestead law 256 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. sixty days after the date hereof, but shall not become subject to entry, filing, selec- tion, or other form of appropriation until the expiration of thirty days from the date when the lands become subject to settlement, and no person will be permitted to gain or exercise any right whatever under any settlement or occupation begun prior to the date for settlement fixed herein. T. 1 N., R. T. 2N.,B. T. 1N.,R. T. 2N.,B. T. 1N.,R. T. 1N.,R. T. 2N., R. T. 2N.,R. T. 1S.,R. IW T. 1S.,R. T. 2S.,R. T. 1S.,R. T. 2 S., R. T. IS., R. T. 2S., R. T. 3S.,R. Mt. Diablo Meridian. 1 E., all of township; IE., all of township outside of Rancho Los Medanos Grant; 2 E., all of township outside of Los Meganos Grant; 2 E., all of township; 3 E., all of township outside of Los Meganos Grant; 1 W., all of township outside of Monte Del Diablo and Arroyode los Nueces y Bolbones Grants; 1 W., all of township outside of Rancho del Diablo and Bancho los Medanos Grants; 2 W., all of township outside of Rancho La Bocha de la Canada del Pinole, — ^Rancho El Pinole, — Rancho Laa Jtintas, — Rancho Canada del Hambre-y-Ias Bolsas and Rancho Monte del Diablo Grants; all of township outside of Rancho Arroyo de los Nueces-y- Bolbones and Bancho San Bamon Carpentier Grants; 1 E., all of township; 1 E., all of township outside of Bancho San Bamon, Santa Bita Rancho and Rancho Valle de San Jose Grants; 2 E., all of township outside of Rancho Los M^anos and Rancho Canada del los Baqueros Grants; all of township outside of Rancho Valle De San Jose, Rancho Los Positas and Rancho Canada de los Baqueros Grants; all of township outside of Rancho los J^^;anos and Canada del los Baqueros Grants; 3 E., all of township outside of Rancho de los Baqueros Grant; 3 E., Sec. 1, N. i; Sec. 2, N. J; Sec. 3, NE. i, N. Jof NW. i; Sec. 6, all outside of Rancho Los Positas Grant; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, S. i of N. i, S. i; Sec. 23, S. i; Sec. 24, S. i of SW. }, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all Sec. 27, all Sec. 28, all Sec. 29, aU: Sec. 30, all Sec. 31, all Sec. 32, all 2E., 3E. OBDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 257 T. 3 S., R. 3 E., Sec. 33 Sec. 34, Sec. 35^ Sec. 36 T. 4 S., B. 3 E., Sec. 4 Sec. 5, Sec. 6; Sec. 7, Sec. 8, Sec. 9 Sec. 16 Sec. 17 Sec. 18 T. 1 S., R. 4 E., Sec. 19 Sec. 20 Sec. 21 Sec. 28 Sec. 29 Sec. 30 Sec. 31 Sec. 32; Sec. 33 T. 2 S., R. 4 E., all of township T. 3S.,B. 4E., Sec. 1 Sec. 2 T. 4 S., R. 4 E. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. 1, Sec. 8 Sec. 9 Sec. 10 Sec. 11 Sec. 12 Sec. 13: Sec. 18 Sec. 24 Sec. 25 Sec. 29 Sec. 30 Sec. 31 Sec 32 Sec. 33 Sec. 34 Sec. 36 Sec. 1 Sec. 1 Sec. 3 Sec. 10; Sec. 11 Sec. 12, all all all all all all all all all all all all all all all all all outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all; all; all outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; all; S. iofS. i; W. i of NW. \, SE. i of NW. i, S. i; all; all; W. i of NE. i, SE. \ of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; SW. i, S. i of SE. i; all; all all all all all all 15211°— Bull. 623—16 17 258 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 4S. R. 4E., T. 2S. R. 5E., T. 3S. R. 5E., T. 4S. R. 5E., T. 3S. R.6E., T. 4S. R. 6E., T. 5S. R. 6 E., T. 6S. R. 6E., T. 7S. R. 6E., T. 4S. R. 7E., T. 5S.,R. 7E. T. 6S., T. 7S., T. 8S., T. 9 S., 7E., 7E., 7E., 7E., T. 5S., R. 8E., Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, aU; all of township outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all of township; all of township; Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, aU; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, aU; Sec. 32, aU; Sec. 33, all; all of township outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all of township; all of township; all of township; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all outside of Rancho El Pescadero Grant; all of township outside of Rancho El Pescadero and Rancho Puerto Grants; all of township; all of township; all of township; Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 2, aU; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, aU; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, aU; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, aU; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, aU; Sec. 26, ail; Sec. 27, aU; Sec. 34, aU; Sec. 35, aU; Sec. 36, aU; Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 29, all outside of Rancho de la Puerto Grant; Sec. 30, aU; Sec. 31, aU; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all outside of Rancho de la Puerto Grant; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 259 T. 6-S. , R. 8E. , Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; T. 7S. , R. 8 E. , all of township outside of Rancho Orestimbo Grant; T. 8S. , R. 8E. , all of township; T. 9S. , R. 8 E. , all of township; T. 10 S. , R. 8 E. , all of township outside of Rancho San Luis Gonzago Grant; T. 11 S. , R. 8 E. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; T. 9S. , R. 9E. , Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; T. 10 S., R. 9E., , all of township; T. lis., , R. 9E. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; 260 PETKOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESIOEATIONS. T. lis., R. 9E.,Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9; all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, aU; Sec. 12, aU; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, aU; Sec. 15, aU; Sec. 16, aU; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, aU; Sec. 24, aU; Sec. 25, aU; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 36, aU; T. 10 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 20, aU; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, aU; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, aU; Sec. 32, aU; Sec. 33, all; T. 11 S., R. 10 E., all of township; T. 12 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all Sec. 4, aU Sec. 5, aU: Sec. 9, all Sec. 10, aU Sec. 11, aU Sec. 12, aU Sec. 13, aU Sec. 14, all Sec. 15, aU Sec. 22, all Sec. 23, aU Sec. 24, all Sec. 25, all Sec. 26, aU Sec. 36, all T. 11 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 19, all Sec. 20, all Sec. 21, all Sec. 28, aU Sec. 29, all Sec. 30, all Sec. 31, aU ORDERS ATST) CORRESPONDENCE. 261 T. 11S..R. 11 E., Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; T. 12 S., R. 11 E., all of township; T. 13 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 20, aU; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 33, NE. i, NE. i of SE. }; Sec. 34, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all; T. 14 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, N. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 3, lot 5, E. J of lot 7, NE. i of SE. J, NE. i; Sec. 11, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 12, aU; Sec. 13, N. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 14, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 24, NE. J, E. i of NW. }, NE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 25, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, E. i of NE. J; T. 17 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 6, lot 9; Sec. 7, lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24; T. 13 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 28, aU; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; 262 PETEOLEXJM WITHDRAWALS AXD EESTOHATIONS. T. 13S.,R. 12 E., T. 14 S., R. 12 E.. Sec. 32 Sec. 33^ Sec. 4 Sec. 5 Sec. 6; Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. 16, Sec. 17: Sec. 18; Sec. 19 Sec. 20 Sec. 21 Sec. 22 See. 23 Sec. 24 Sec. 25 Sec. 26 Sec. 27 Sec. 28; Sec. 29; Sec. 33; Sec. 34; Sec. 35; Sec. 36 T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 1 Sec. 2 .T. 17S., R. 12E., Sec. 13 Sec. 14; Sec. 15; Sec. 16 Sec. 19 Sec. 20 Sec. 21 Sec. 22 Sec. 23 Sec. 24; Sec. 25 Sec. 26 Sec. 27 Sec. 34; Sec. 35 Sec. 36 Sec. 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 11 Sec. 12 Sec. 13 Sec. 14; Sec. 23 Sec. 24; Sec. 25; Sec. 36 T. 16 S., R.13E. aU all all all aU aU all all aU all all aU all all all all all all: all all N. i, NE. i of SW. i; SE. J; NE. i, NE. iofNW. J; NE. iofNE. i; N. J, NE. iofSE. }; all; aU; N.^ NE, all all all all lots 1 N.i; lot 4; aU all all all aU aU aU all aU all aU aU all all all NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i; all; NE. i, E. ^ofNW. i, SE. i; N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J; NE. i of SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; i, N.iofNW.i; 9, and 10; ORDERS AND COREESPONDENOE. 263 T. 17 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, N. i; Sec. 33, N. i; Sec. 34, N. i, N. i of S. i; Sec. 35, N. i, N. J of SW. J, SE. J of SW. 1, SE. i; Sec. 36, all; T. 18 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 1, N. i, N. i of SW. }, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 2, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i; T. 16S., R. 14 E., Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, aii; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all; 264 PETKOLEtfM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTORATIONS. T. 17 S., R. 14 E.^ , Sec. 19, aU; Sec. 20, aU; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, aU; T. 18 S., , R. 14 E. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i; Sec. 8, N. h NE. i of SW. }, N. i of SE. i, SE. JofSE.i; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, ali; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N, .JofSE.i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 22, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 23, N. h N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE ■ i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, N. J, N. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. Sec. 26, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; T. 18 S. , R. 15 E ., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; * Sec. 12, aU;' Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, aU; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; OBDEES AND CORRESPONDENCE. 265 T. 18S.,R. 15E.,Sec. 25, all Sec. 26, all T. 18 S., R. 16 E. Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, NE'. }, NE. i of NW. i, E. J of SE. J; Sec. 32, all Sec. 33, all Sec. 34, all Sec. 35, all Sec. 36, all Sec. 29, all Sec. 30, all Sec. 31, all Sec. 32, all. Referred to the Commissioner of the Gen- eral Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinqeb Secretary. W"HTaft President. February 18, 1911. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Oakland, Sacramento, and Visalia, February 25, 1911.] correction of februaet 18, 1911. February 17, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In order to correct a clerical error, I recommend that in Petroleum Restoration, CaJifomia No. 2, approved by the President October 27, 1910,' the following modifica- tion be made: Change T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 33, SW. } of SW. i To read T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. J. Very respectfully, Geo, Otis Smith Director. Feb 18 1911 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. Approved Feby 18 1911 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WM H Taft President. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinger Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, February 24, 1911.] 1 See p. 232. 266 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. withdrawal, of februabt 34, 1911. February 23, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Information received from the field indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith JHredor. Pebeitary 23, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. B, A Ballingee Secretary. Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 20, california no. 9. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the provisions, limitations, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Mt. Diablo Meridian, California. T. 15 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 7, SW. J; ■=..;. 16, S. i; Sec. 17, aU; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 27, W. I, SE. \; Sec. 34, all. T. 17 S., R. 14 E., Sec. 6, lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, E. J of SW. \, W. i of SE. \, SE. \ of SE. \; Sec. 7, all. The area involved in this order is 3,943 acres, which will make a total area of petro- leum withdrawals outstanding in California of 1,560,400 acres. WM H Taft President. February 24, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Ballinqer Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, February 28, 1911.] OKDEES AND COERESPONDENCE. 267 withdrawal of febrvabt 34, 1911. February 23, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Information received from the field indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. February 23, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinqer Secretary. Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 21, CALIFORNIA NO. 10. It is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the limitations, provisions, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Authorize the President of the United States to Make Withdrawals of Public Lands in Certain Cases," approved Juiie 25, 1910: T. 23 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 21 to 28 inclusive; Sees. 33 to 36 inclusive. T. 24S., R. lOE., Sees. 1 to 4 inclusive; Sees. 10 to 14 inclusive; Sees. 23 to 26 inclusive; Sec. 34, NE. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 25 S.; , R. IDE. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 12, N. i, SE. }; Sec. 13, NE. i. T. 23 S., , R. HE. , Sec. 30, NW. i, S. i; Sec. 31, all. T. 24 S., , R. HE. , Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 17, NW. i, S. i; Sees. 18 to 21 inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33 inclusive. T. 25 S. , R. HE. , Sees. 4 to 9 inclusive; Sees. 16 to 18 inclusive. 268 PETEOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOKATIONS. The area involved in this order is 33,932 acres, which mil make a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in Caliiomia of 1,594,332 acres. ■WM H Tajt President. February 24, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. R A Bat.t.tngee Secretary. [Notiflcatiou to Register and Receiver, Oakland, February 28, 1911.] BESTOKATION OF MARCH 14, 1911. March 10, 1911. The Honorahle, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: On January 21, 1911,' I recommended the ■n-ithdrawal of certaiti lands in Wyoming for the reason that they are indicated by field investigation to he valuable for oil and gas. The General Land Office now reports that lot 4, Sec. 3, and SE. \ of SW. \, S. i of SE. i. Sec. 4, T. 52 N., R. 93 W., which were included in the withdrawal, form part of Wyoming Carey Act Segregation List Xo. 61, which was approved January 4, 1911. The geological evidence regarding these lands, which are on the border of the withdrawn area, indicates a strong possibility that they are oil or gas bearing but the probability is not great enough to warrant the withholding of the tracts from irrigation and settlement. I therefore recommend their restoration, together vrith that of cer- tain lots which the records of the General Land Office show to be patented. This recommendation involves 1,024 acres, which will leave a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in Wyoming of 1,594,808 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. March 10, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. R A Ballinger Secretary. Order op Restoration. on, restoration no. 7 — ^Wyoming no. 2. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore ag affects the lands hereinafter described, be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that these lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that such lands shall be restored to the public domain and become subject to settlement under the general provisions of the homestead law sixty days after the date hereof, but shall not become subject to entry, filing, selection or other form of appropriation until the expiration of thirty days from the date when the lands become subject to settlement, and no person wiU be permitted to gain or exercise any right whatever under any settlement or occupation begun prior to the date for settlement fixed herein. 1 See p. 242. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 269 Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 52N., R. 93W., Sec. 3, lot4; Sec. 4, SE. i of SW.i, S. i of SE. J; Lot 42; Lot 43; Lot 45; Lot 46; Lot 47. WM H Taft President. MAHcft 14, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Buflalo, April 1, 1911.] WITHDBAWAl, OF JUNE 14, 1911. June 13, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sm: Mr. A. Baker, Chief of Field Division, General Land Office, has recommended by telegram the immediate withdrawal of Ts. 21 and 22 N., Rs. 75, 76, and 77 W., Wyoming, on account of the discovery of gas in this locality. In this recommenda- tion the Commissioner of the General Land Office has concnrred, and I accordingly submit the following order providing for the withdrawal of certain lands in the vicinity, pending the receipt of fm-ther information, to be followed if necessary by examination and classification. The area involved in this order is 170,333 acres, making a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in Wyoming of 563,663 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. June 13, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. Order of Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 22, wyoming no. 5. It is hereby ordered that all public lands included in the following list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the Umitations, provisions, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910. 270 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 20 N., R. 75 W., Sees. 1 to 18 inclusive. T. 21 N.,. R. 75 W., All of township. T. 22 N., R. 75 W., All of township. T. 20 N., R. 76 W., Sees. 1 to 18 inclusive. T. 21 N., R. 76 W., All of township. T. 22 N., R. 76 W., All of township. T. 20 N., R. 77 W., Sees. 1 to 18 inclusive. T. 21 N., R. 77 W., All of township. T. 22 N., R. 77 W., All of township. President. June 14, 1911 Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Waiter L. Fisher Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Cheyenne, June 17, 1911.) KESTOBATION OF JTJtT 31, 1911. JuiT 13, 1911. The Honorahle, The Seceetart of the Interior. Sir: Field examination and facts otherwise obtained indicate that the lands listed below, which were included in Petroleum Reserve No. 5,^ are not valuable for oil or gas, and I therefore recommend the f oUowii^ order of restoration which involves approximately 419,901 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Dkector. July 20, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Waiter L. Fisher Secretary. Order op Restoration. petroleum restoration no. 7 — NEW MEXICO NO. 1. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as aSects the lands hereinafter described be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that these lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that all of such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn shall be restored to the public domain and become subject to settlement under the general provisions of the homestead law sixty days after the date hereof, but shall not become subject to entry, filing, selection, or other form of appropriation until the expiration of thirty days from the date when the lands become subject to settlement, and no person wiU be permitted to gain or exercise any right whatever under any settlement or occupation begun prior to the date for settlement fixed herein. 1 See p. 201. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 271 New Mexico Meridian, New Mexico. T. 17S. T. 18 S. T. 16 S. T. 17 S. T. 18 S. T. 19 S. T. 16S. T. 17 S. T. 18 S. T. 19 S. T. 16 S. T. 17 S. T. IBS. T. 19 S. T. 16 S. T. 17 S. T. 18 S. T. 19 S. R. 23 E. R. 23 E, R. 24 E, R. 24 E R. 24 E R. 24 E, R. 25 E, R. 25 E R. 25 E. R. 25 E. R. 26 E, R. 26 E. R. 26 E. R. 26 E. R. 27 E. R. 27 E. R. 27 E. R. 27 E. ,Ai: ,Ai: ,A1 ,Ai: , Ai: ,A1 ,A1 ,Ai: , Ai: , Ai: ,Ai: ,Ai: ,Ai: ,Ai: ,Ai: ,Ai: , Ai: ,Ai: 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. 1 of township. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. \r>^ H Taft President. July 21, 1911. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Roswell, July 27, 1911.] MODIFICATION OF AUGUST 82, 1911. Order or Modipioation. Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), Executive Order of July 2, 1910,' and Wyo- ming Coal Land Withdrawal No. 1, Executive Order of July 13, 1910, both of which withdrawals were made under the Act of Congress of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), are modified to the extent of permitting the approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the application of the Natrona Pipe Line and Refinery Company, for right of way under the Act of May 21, 1896 (29 Stat., 127), from a point in Sec. 1, T. 40 N., R. 79 W., to a point in Sec. 10, T. 33 N., R. 79 W., Douglas, Wyoming, land district. WmHTapt^ President. August 22, 1911. The Articles of Incorporation of the applicant Company are hereby accepted, and the map is approved, and referred with above Order of Modification to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, for appropriate action. Samuel Adams Acting Secretary. 1 See p. 206. > The date of the President's signature is not given, but it appears to have been Aug. 22, 1911. 272 PETE OLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOHATIONS. withdrawal of septembeb 14, 1911. Septembek 9, 1911. The Honorable, The Secketaky of the Ixtekiok. Sm: Information received from the field indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. The order includes no lands covered by- enlarged homestead designations. The area involved in this order is 14,750 acres, making a total area of petroleum with- drawals outstanding in Califomia of 1,607,454 acres. Very respectfully, H. C. ElZEE Acting Director. September 13, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Samuel Adams Acting Secretary. Okdek of Withdrawal PETROLEUM RESERVE NO. 23, CALIFORNIA NO. 11. It is hereby ordered that all public lands included in the following list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the limitations, provisions, exceptions, and conditions contained in the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910 Mt. Diahlo Meridian. T. 27 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 6, W. i of W. i, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 14, NE. iof NE. i; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 34, all. T. 28 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 2, aU; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 12, NW.i.N.JofSW.}, NW. Jof SE. i, E. iof SE.i; Sec. 38, all; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 34, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i, SW. i of NE. i. T. 29 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 4, N. i, SW. i; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 18, all. OBDEES AND COREESPONDENCE. 273 T. 27 S., R. 23 E., Sec. 18, W. 4; Sec. 20, SE. i; Sec. 30, W. i of SW. }; Sec. 34, N. i of SW. i. T. 28 S., R. 23 E., Sec. 2, E. i; Sec. 4, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 8, SW. i; Sec. 10, NW. I, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 12, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. J; Sec. 22, W. i; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 34, NW. J. W" H Taft President. Sep 18 1911 Septembbk 14, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Samuel Adams Acting Secretary. [Notifloatlon to Register and Receiver, Visalia September 26, 1911.] restoration of december 1, 1911. November 6, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary or the Interior. Sir: Field examination and facts otherwise obtained indicate that the lands listed below, which were included in Petroleum Reserve No. 5,' are not valuable for o'il or gas, and I therefore recomment the following order of restoration which involves approximately 170,333 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. November 29, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Walter L. Pisher Secretary. Order oe Restoration. petroleum restoration no. 9 — wyoming- no. 3. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as affects the lands hereinafter described be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that these lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn, are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to settlement and 1 Petroleum Reserve No. 22, Wyoming No. 5 (p. 269) . 15211°— Bull. 623—16 18 274 PETEOLETJM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. entry under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be determined upon by the Secretary of the Interior. Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming. T. 20 N., R. 75 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 21 N., R. 75 W., All of township. T. 22 N., R. 75 W., AU of township. T. 20 N., R. 76 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 21 N., R. 76 W., AU of township. T. 22 N., R. 76 W., All of township. T. 20 N., R. 77 TV., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 21 N., R. 77 W., All of township. T. 22 N., R. 77 W., AU of township. WM H Tapt President. Decembes 1, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate action. Samuel AiiAitg First Assistant Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Cheyenne, December 9, 1911.] WrrHDKAWAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1911. December 9, 1911. The Honorable, The Sbceetaet of the Intehior. Sir: Data received from the Land Office Field Service, together with, information on file in the Smrey, indicate that the following lands are valuable for oU, and I there- fore recommend the submission of the f oUowing order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. The order includes no lands covered by enlarged homestead designations. The area involved in this order is 8,032 acres, making a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in CaUfomia of 1,615,455 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. Ons Smith Director. December 14, 1911. RrapectfuUy referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 24 — CALIPORNL4. NO. 12. It is hereby ordered that aU pubUc lands included in the foUowing list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of l^^lation affecting the use ajid disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to aU of the limitations, provisionB, OEDEBS AND COHEESPONDENCE. 275 exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled "An act to author- ize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 32 S., R. 25 E., Sec. 8, lots 2, 4, and 5, NE. J, NE. iofSE. i; Sec. 9, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 16, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, NW. i of NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. JofSE. i; Sec. 17, lots 1 and 2, W. J of NE. i, SE. iofNE. J, SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. i, SE. J of NW. J, NE. Jof SW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE.i; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, W. i of W. i; Sec. 28, N. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE. i, NW. 1; Sec. 29, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i, N. J of SE. i; Sec. 30, NE. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. i, NE. i of SW. }, S. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 31, NE. i, N. iof NW. J, SE. Jof NW. i, NE. J of SW. i, SE.}; Sec. 32, W. iof NW. }, SE. Jof NW. i,SW.}, SW.Jof SE.}. San Bernardino Meridian. T. 11 N., R. 22 W., Sec. 6, NW. i of NW. i. T. 12 N., R. 22 W., Sec. 31, S. J of SW. }. T. 11 N., R. 23 W., Sec. 1, N. i of NE. }, SW. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. }; Sec. 2, N. i, SW. }, N. J of SE. i, SW. i of SE. }; Sec. 3, E. J of E. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, N. i of NE. }, SB. { of NE. i, NE. iofNW. }, S. Jof NW. }, NW. iofSW. }; Sec. 11, NW. } of NW. J. T. 12 N., R. 23 W., Sec. 26 (fractional) SW. }, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 27 (fractional) all; Sec. 28 (fractional) E. i of SE. i; Sec.33,NE. iofNE. i; Sec. 34, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. }; Sec. 35, all;' Sec. 36, W. i of NW. i, SE. } of NW. }, SW. ■}, W. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. i. WM H Tapi President. Decembek 16, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Carmi a Thompson Acting Secretary. [NotifLoation to Register and Receiver, Visalia and Los Angeles, December 22, 1911.] 276 PETEOLEUM WITHDKAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. restoration of december 18, 1911. December 15, 1911. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Under dates of October 13, 1911, and October 16, 1911, the General Land Office requested that the lands listed below, now included in Petroleum Reserve No. 19- Wyoming No. 4,' be restored in order to permit the correction of the patent of WiUiam Denecke so as to include these lands, Denecke having been in possession and control thereof since April 20, 1911, but the patent given by him having erroneously described the SE. i of NW. J, SW. i of NE. i, Sec. 29, of the same township. The probability of occurrence of oil is no greater with respect to the land occupied by Denecke than with respect to the land to which patent has been granted him. In order, therefore, that the desired correction may be made in the patent, I recommend the submission to the President of the following order of restoration involving 80 acres, which will leave a total area of petroleum withdrawals outstanding in Wyoming of 398,402 acres. These lands are not included in power-site reserves or in national forests. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. December 16, 1911. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Carmi a Thompson Acting Secretary. Order op Restoration. petroleum restoration no. 10 — ^WYOMING NO. 4. It is hereby ordered that so much of the order of withdrawal made heretofore aa affects the lands hereinafter described be, and the same is hereby revoked, in order to permit the correction of the patent of William Denecke to include these lands, to which the Commissioner of the General Land Office reports that he is equitably entitled. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 32 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 30, NE. { of NE. }, NW. i of NE. J. W« H Taft President. December 18, 1911. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Carmi A Thompson Acting Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Douglas, December 22, 1911.] MODIFICATION OF FEBRUART 15, 1913. ORDER OF modification. Wyoming Petroleum Reserve No. 8, created by Executive Order of July 2, 1910,' under the provisions of the Act of Congress of Jime 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), is hereby modified to the extent of permitting the approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the 1 See p. 248. » Petroleum Reserve No. 8, Wyoming No. 1 (p. 206). ORDERS AND CORRESPOTTDENCE. 277 application of the Natrona Pipe Line and Refinery Company under the act of May 21, 1896 (29 Stat., 127) for pipe line right of way in Sec. 19, T. 40 N., R. 78 W., and Sec. 24, T. 40 N., R. 79 W., 6th P. M., Douglas, Wyoming, land district. Feby 15, 1912 WmhTaft Feb 17, 1912. The map filed in connection with the application referred to in above Order of Modification ia approved, and referred, with said Order of Modification, to the Commissioner of the General Land Ofiice for appropriate action. Samuel Adams First Assistant Secretary. WITHDRAWAL OF MARCH 4, 1013. Pebhuart 27, 1912. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sm: Field investigations by the Geological Siu^ey indicate that oil occurs in the general region in east-central Utah known as the San Rafael Swell. I accordingly recommend the submission to the President of the following order of withdrawal covering thig area, involving 1,370,750 acres, by far the greater part of which is unsurveyed. This order includes no lands covered by enlarged homestead designations. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Mak-2 1912 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Samuel Adams Acting Secretary. Order op Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 25 — UTAH NO. 2. It is hereby ordered that all public lands included in the following list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the limitations, provisions, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases, approved June 25, 1910. Salt Lake Meridian. T. 24 S., R. 6 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 25S.,R. 6 E., All of township. 278 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T.26S., R. 6E., , All of township. T.27S., R. 6E., AUof townskip. T.23S., R. 7E., , Ail of township. T. 24S., R. 7E., All of townsTiip. T.25S., R. 7E., , All of township. T. 26S., R. 7E., , All of township. T. 27S., ,R. 7E. , AUof township. T. 28S., R. 7E., , All of township. T. 22S., R. 8E:, , All of township. T. 23S., R. 8E., , AU of township. T. 24 S., R. BE., , AU of township. T.25S., R. 8E., , All of township. T. 26S., R. 8E., , AU of township. T.27S., R. 8E., AU of township. T. 19 S., r: 9E., Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 9E., , AU of township. T. 21 S., R. 9E., , AU of township. T. 22S., . R. 9E.^ , All of township. T. 23 S., , R. 9E., , All of township. T. 24 S., , R. 9E., 1 AU of township. T. 25 S., , R. 9E. , AU of township. T. 26 S., , R. 9E., , AU of township. T. 27 S., , R. 9E.^ , AU of townstdp. T. 19 S, , R. 10 E.^ , AU of township. T. 20 S. , R. IDE. , AU of township. T. 21S.: , R. 10 E. , All of township. T. 22 S.; , R. 10 E.; , All of township. T. 23 S.^ , R. 10 E. , All of township. T. 24S. , R. 10 E. , All of township. T. 25 S. , R. 10 E. , AU of township. T. 26 S. , R. 10 E. , All of township. ". 27 S. , R. 10 E. , Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 18, inclusive. T. 18 S. ,R. HE. , All of township. T. 19 S. , R. HE. , All of township. T. 20 S. ,R. HE. , All of township. T. 21 S. ,R. HE. , All of township. T. 22 S. ,R. HE. , AU of township. T. 23 S. ,R. HE. , AU of township. T. 24 S. , R. HE. , All of township. T. 25 S. , R. HE. , All of township. T. 26 S. , R. HE. , Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive. T. 18 S. , R. 12 E. , All of township. T. 19 S. , R. 12 E. , AU of township. T. 20 S. , R. 12 E. , AU of township. T. 21 S. , R. 12 E. , AU of township. T. 22 S. ,R. 12 E. , AU of township. T. 23 S. ,R. 12 E. , All of township. T. 24 S. ,R. 12 E. , AU of township. T. 25 S. , R. 12 E. , AU of township. T. 18 S. ,R. 13 E. , AU of township. T. 19 S. ,R. 13 E. , All of township. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 279 T. 20 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 21 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 22 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 23 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 24 S., R. 13 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 14 E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 14 E., All of township. T. 21 S., R. 14 E., All of township. T. 22 S., R. 14 E., All of township. T. 23S., R. 14E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. WmHTakt Prmdent. March 4™ 1912. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Samuel Adams First Assistant Secretary. [Notification to Register and Beceiver, Salt Lake City, March 7, 1912.] bestobation of april 16, 1913. March 30, 1912. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: The following land included in a State indemnity selection, and reported upon by a mineral inspector of the General Land Office, appears to be nonoil in character. I therefore recommend the submission to the President for appropriate action of the following order of restoration involving 640 acres. These lands are not included in power-site reserves or in national forests. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. April 15, 1912. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Samuel Adams Acting Secretary. Order op Restoration. petroleum restoration no. 11 — CALIFORNIA NO. 6. It is hereby ordered that so much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore as affects the land hereinafter described be, and the same is hereby revoked, for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that this land is not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. 280 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND BESTOKATIONS. And it is further ordered that all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn, are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to settlement and entry under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be determined upon by the Secretary of the Interior. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 21 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 8, aU. President. April 16, 1912. Referred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Samuel Adams First Assistant Secretary. {Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia, April 27, 1912.] WITHDRAWAIi OF APRII. 16, 1913. Maech 30, 1912. The Honorable, The Seckbtaet op the Interior. Sir: Recent developments along the edge of the San Joaquin Valley, California, indicate that oil may be obtained farther out from the hills than was suspected at the time of the field examination in this ^-icinity. I therefore recommend the submission to the President for appropriate action of the following order of withdrawal involving 1,196 acres. This order includes no lands covered by enlarged homestead designa- tions. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. April 15, 1912. . Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Samuel Adams Acting Secretary. Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 26 — CALIFORNIA NO. 13. It is hereby ordered that all public lands included in the following list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the limitations, provisions, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled "An act to author- ize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of pablic lands in certain cases, approved June 25, 1910. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 281 Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 30 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 1, N. i of NE. J, NW. i; Sec. 2, N. J, N. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, N. i, N. i of SE. J; Sec. 4,N. iof NE. J, SE. i of NE. J, NE. i of NW. J. W"HTaft President. T, ^ , , „ . . April 16, 1912. Keierred to the Commissioner of the General Land Office for appropriate ac- tion. Samuel Adams First Assistant Secretary. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Visalia. April 20, 1912.) withdrawal, of august 3, 1913. July 29, 1912. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Information received from the field indicates that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. The area involved in this order is 36,746 acres. Very respectfully, Geo. H. Ashley Acting Director. Aug-2 1912 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. Order op Withdrawal. petroleum reserve no. 27, WYOMING NO. 6. It is hereby ordered that all public lands included in the following list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the limitations, provisions, exceptions, and conditions contained in the act of Congress entitled ' ' An act to authorize the Presi- dent of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Wind River Meridian. T. 3 N., R. 1 W., Sec. 9, S. i of NE. i, SE. i; Sec. 10, S. i of NW. i, SW. i; W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 14, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. h W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; 282 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 3N., R. IW., Sec. 15, aU; Sec. 16, NE. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 21, E. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 22, aU; Sec. 23, aU; Sec. 24, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, W. i of NW. J; Sec. 26, Lota 1, 2, 3, and 4, N. i N. J of SE. i; Sec. 27, Lote 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J; T. 5 N., R. 1 W., Sec. 4, W. JofW. i; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, N. i, N. 4 of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 7, NE. } of NE. J; Sec. 8, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, S. i of NE. i, W. 4, SE. i; Sec. 10, SW. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 11, TV. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 13, W. J of SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 15, aU; Sec. 16, N. i, NE. i of SW. J, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 17, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 22, N.Jof N. i; Sec. 23, N.Jof N.J. T. 6 N., R. 1 W., Sec. 18, Lots 2, 3, and 4, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 19, W. i of XE. J, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 20, W. Jof SW. i; Sec. 29, W. 4, W. i of SE. }; Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive. T. 5 X., R. 2 W., Sec. 1, Lota 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. J of NE. i, SE. i of NW. J, N. Jof SE. i; Sec. 2, Lot 1. T. 6 N., R. 2 W., Sec. 2, W. Jof NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 3 to 11, inclusive; Sec. 12, W. Jof NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, SW.i, SW. Jof SE. J; Sees. 13 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 18, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i; Sec. 20, N. i of NE. i; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 21, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 27, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 28, NE. J; Sec. 34, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 35, N. i, NE. J of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 36, all. T. 7 N., R. 2 W., Sec. 28, S. i of S. J; Sec. 29, S. J of S. J; Sec. 30, SW. i, S. i of SE. i; Sees. 31 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, W. J of SE. 1, SE. i of SE. i- ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 283 T. 6 N., R. 3 W, Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, NE.i, N.JofNW.},SE.}ofNW.}, NE.iofSE.i; Sec. 3, N.-iofN. i; Sec. 4, N.iofN. i; Sec. 5, N.JofNE. i; Sec. 12, NE. i, NE. i of NW. h NE. J of SE. J. T. 7N., E. 3W., Sec. 25, S. j; Sec. 26, S. i; Sec. 27, S. i; Sec. 28, SE. i of SW. i, NE. J of SE. i, S. J of SE. i; Sec. 32, SE. i of NE. }, SE. J; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. WmHTapt President. August 2, 1912. (Notification to Register and Receiver, Landei; August 6, 1912.] naval reserve of september 2, 1913. August 8, 1912. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions to recommend for inclusion in a special reserve a compact body of public lands containing an ample supply of fuel oil for the use of the United States Navy, I have prepared and recommend for submission to the Presi- dent the following order of withdrawal involving approximately 38,069 acres in the Elk HUls, Kern County, OaUfomia: Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. August 10, 1912. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. Order op Withdrawal. naval petroleum reserve no. 1. It is hereby ordered that all lands included in the following list and heretofore forming a part of Petroleum Reserve No. 2, California No. 1, withdrawn on July 2, 1910,' from settlement, location, sale, or entry and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation under the authority of the act of Congress entitled: An act to authorize the President of the United States to make with- drawals of public lands in certain cases (36 Stat., 847), shall hereafter, subject to valid existing rights, constitute Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 1 and shall be held for the exclusive use or benefit of the United States Navy until this order is revoked by the President or by act of Congress. To this end and for this public purpose, the order of July 2, 1910, is modified and the withdrawal of that date is continued and extended in so far as it affects these lands. 1 See p. 183. 284 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS A]SrD EESTORATIOJSTS. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 30 S.^ , R. 22 E. , Sec. 24, all. T. 30 S., , R. 23 E. , Sec. 10, all; Sees. 12 to 30, inclusive; Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 31 S., , R. 23 E. , Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive; Sees. 10 to 14, inclusive. T. 30 S. , R. 24E. , Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 31 S.^ , R. 24 E. , Sees. 1 to 12, inclusive; Sec. 18, aU. WmHTaft President. Sept 2 1912. [Notiflcation to Eegister and Receiver, Visalia and San Francisco, September 1?, 1912.] restoration of september 83, 1912. September 9, 1912. The Honorable, The Seceetakt of the Interior. Sm: Field investigation by the Geological Survey indicates that the lands listed below do not contain deposits of oil or gas. The following order of restoration, which involves 133,626 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. A small part of these lands is within national forests, but none are included in public water reserves, coal, phosphate, or power-site withdrawals. Very respectfully, Geo. H. Ashley Acting Director. Sep 21 1912. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Samtjel Adams Acting Secretary. Order or Restoration. PETROLEUM RESTORATION NO. 12 — CALIFORNIA NO. 7. So much of the orders of withdrawal made heretofore for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum lands, namely Reserves No. 2,' No. 18,^ and No. 20,^ as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that the lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn, are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition imder the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be determined upon by the Secretary of the Interior. I Sec p. 183. 2 See p. 243. » See p. 266. ORDERS AND COKRESPONDENOE. 285 Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 16 S., R. U E., Sec. 21, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, S. i of SE. }; Sec. 23. NE. J of SW. i, S. i of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 24, SW. i, S. J of SE. J; Sec. 25, N. J, N. i of SE. \; Sec. 26, K. i; Sec. 27, NE. i, N. \ of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i; Sec. 28, NE. J of NE. J. T. 14 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 28, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, W. i of NW. J, SE. J of NW. J, S. J; Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, W. i of NE. J, SE. \ of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 34, SW. J, W. } of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J. T. 15 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 1, W. i of SW. J, SE. \ of SW. \, SW. i of SE. \; Sec. 2, S. i of NW. \, S. i; Sees. 3 to 5, inclusive; Sec. 6, E. i, E. i of W. i; Sec. 7, NE. i, E. i of NW. \, NE. } of SW. \, SE. i; Sees, to 17, inclusive; Sec. 18, N. i of NE. \, SE. J of NE. i, E. 4 of SE. J; Sec. 19, lots 1, 8, 9, and 16; Sees. 20 to 29, inclusive; Sec. 30,E. Jof NE. i, SE. i; Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 7, and 8; Sec. 32, N. i, N. i of SW. {, SE. J of SW. \, SE. i; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 16 S., R. 12 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive; Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, and 3, S. i of NE. J, SE. J of NW. J, NE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 19, lot 4, S. i of SE. J; Sec. 29, W. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. -J; Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, and 3, E. J; Sec. 32, NE. J, N. i of NW. J, N. i of SE. J, SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 33, W. i of NW. J, SW. J, SW. J of SE. J. T. 17 S., R. 12 E., Sec. 3, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. \; Sec. 4, lots 2 to 20, inclusive; Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, and 3, S. J of NE. \, SE. J of NW. J, NE. J of SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 8, NE. J of NE. \; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all. T. 15 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 7,SW. J; Sec. 16,S. i; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 27,W. i, SE. i; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 16 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 3 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 7, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J; Sec. 8,N.i, NE. iof SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 15, all; 286 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. T. 16 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 16, NE. i, N. J of NW. J, SE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. 1; Sec. 17, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 21, NE. J of NE. J; Sec. 22, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 23, W. iof NW. i, SE. iof NW. i, SW. J, W. Jof SE. J, SB. i of SE. J; Sec. 25, W. J of NW. J, SW. J; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, NE. J, NE. i of NW. J, E. J of SE. J; Sec. 35, N. i, NE. J of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 36, SW. i of NE. J, W. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J. T. 17 S., R. 13 E., Sec. l,aU. Sec. 2, lotl, E. iof SE. i: Sec. 10, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 11, NE. i, NE. i of SW. i, S. J of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 12, all. T. 17 S., R. 14 E., Sec. 6, lots 4 to 8, inclusive, SE. J of NW. i, E. i of SW. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 7, aU. T. 25 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 26, all; Sec. 35, all. T. 26 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 2, aU; Secs.ll to 14, inclusive; Sees. 23 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 35, aU; Sec. 36, aU. T. 27 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, E. i, E. i of W. J; Sec. 11, E. i. E. Jof W. i; Sec. 12, aU; Sec. 13, aU; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. I of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 15, SE. i of NE. i, SE. J; Sec. 22, E. i, E. J of W. J; Secs.23 to 27, inclusive; Sec. 33, SE. i; Secs.34 to 36, inclusive. T. 28 S., R. 28 E., Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 2, aU; Sec. 3, NE. i, N. J of NW. J, SE. JofNW. i, N.iof SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 4, N. i of NE. J; Secs.ll to 13, inclusive; Sec. 24, aU; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, E. i; Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, and 7, N. Jof NE. i, E. Jof SE. i; Sec. 36, aU. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. T. 27S., R. 29E., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 28 S., R. 29 E., Sec. Sec. Sees. Sees. T. 29 S., R. 29 E., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 29 S., R. 30 E., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 30 S., R. 30 E., Sees. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. 18, all; 19, all; 30, all; 31, all. 6, all; 7, all; 18 to 20, inclusive; 29 to 32, inclusive. 4, all; 5, all; 6, E. i; 10, N. i; 24, NE. i. 19, all; 20, all; 28, all; 29, N. i, SE. i; 32, E. i; 33, all; 34, all. 2 to 4, inclusive; 5, lots 1 and 2, SE. i; 8, E.J; 9, all; 10, N. J. T.10N.,R. 19W., Sec. Sees. See. See. See. Sec. T. ION., R. 20W., Sees. Sec. Sec. Sees. T.10N.,R.21W., Sees. Sec. Sees. T.10N.,R.22W., Sec. San Bernardino Meridian. 1, lots land 2, SW. i; 2 to 11, inclusive; 12, W. i; 30, lots 1 to 6, inclusive; 31, lots 1 to 5, inclusive, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, E. i of W. i, SE. i; 32, lots 1, 2, and 3, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J. 19 to 23, inclusive; 24, lots 1 to 5, inclusive, W.J; 25, lot 1, W. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; 26 to 36, inclusive. 25 to 29, inclusive; 30, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, S. i of NE. i, E. J of SW. i, SE-i; 31 to 36, inclusive. 19, lots 1 to 6, inclusive, E. J of SW. }, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. J of SW. -i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 21, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4; 288 PETKOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. T. 10 N., ia. 22 W., Sec. 22, lot 1; Sec. 25, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. i; Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. iofN. i, S. i; Sees. 28 to 36, inclusive. T. 10 N., R. 23 W., Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, S.iof S. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. WM H Taft President. Sept 23 1912. [Notification to Register and Eeceiver, Visalia Los Angeles, and San Francisco, December 2, 1912.] letter of october 11, 1913, from president to secretary. Beverly, Massachusetts, October 11,. 1912. My dear Me. Secretary: Your attention is called to the fact that by the approval, on August 24, 1912,' of the act of Congress entitled "An Act to amend section two of an act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases, approved June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and ten'' (Public No. 316), all out- standing orders of Withdrawal under the act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), were modified to conform to the act approved June 25, 1910, as amended by the act approved August 24, 1912. Those charged temporarily with receiving applications to enter public lands should have their attention called to this most important amendment and be directed to enforce it, as indicated. Sincerely yours, WM H Tapt Hon. Walter L. Eisher, Secretary of the Interior. restoration of october 13, 191s. October 12, 1912. Register and Receiver, Los Angeles, California. Sirs: On January 4, 1901, Messrs. Hendricks and Wright, of San Diego, California, peti- tioned this office for the suspension from entry of certain described lands because: "A large number of individuals, residents of the State of California have dis- covered XXX superficial mineral deposits not in place, consisting of large quantities of gypsum, which lands also contain strong surface indications of petroleum x x x and in pursuance of the custom of miners in the mining districts of the State of California posted notices, of their several mining locations upon said lands at point of discovery." 1 See p. 48. OBDEKS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 289 AflSdavits in support of said petition were subrtdtted, and a letter from II. P. Wood, San Diego, California, calling particular attention to the necessity for the desired action. By office letter N of March 7, 1901,^ the petition was granted, for a reasonable period, to allow the mineral claimants an opportunity to develop the miaing claims. Said letter held that the suspension was not to interfere with the due consideration of any claim or contest pending at the date of receipt of said letter, and you were directed to advise parties: ' ' that this will conclude all notice to them under their said petition, as under the rules, publication is required of all entries or selections within six miles of mining claims, during which specific protests may be filed." The^following are the lands suspended by this letter: West one half (^) of Section twenty-four (24), Sections twenty-three (23), twenty- two (22), twenty-seven (27), twenty -six (26), and twenty-five (25) of township fifteen (15) South, range eight (8) east San Bernardino Base and Meridian. South one half (i) of Section thirty-five (35), southeast quarter (J) of section thirty- four (34), and southeast quarter {\) of section thirty-three (33) of Township fourteen (14) South, Range nine (9) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Northeast quarter {\) of section four (4), North one-half (J) Section three (3), South one half (J) section two (2), all of section one (1), Township fifteen (15) South, Range nine (9) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Southwest quarter (J) Section twenty-two (22), South one haU (^) section twenty-one (21), Southeast quarter {\) Section twenty (20), West one half of section twenty-seven (27), all of section twenty-eight (28), East one half (J) Section twenty-nine ^29), Southwest quarter of section twenty -nine (29), South one half (i) of section thirty (30), all sections thirty-one (31), thirty -two (32), thirty -three (33), West one half of section thirty-four (34), Southeast quarter {\) of section thirty-four (34), Southwest quarter of section thirty-five (35)^ Township fourteen (14) South, Range ten (10) east San Bernardino Base and Meridian. South one half (J) of section two (2), South one half of section three (3), Northwest quarter of section three (3) all of sections four (4), five (5), six (6), seven (7)j eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), fourteen (14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nineteen (19), twenty (20), twenty-one (21), twenty-two (22), twenty- three (23), twenty-six (26), twenty-seven (27), twenty-eight (28), twenty-nine (29), thirty (30), thirty-one (31), thirty-two (32), thirty-three (33), thirty-four (34), thirty- five (35), thirty-six (36), Southeast quarter of section twenty-five (25), West half of section twenty-five (25), and the west half of section twenty-four (24), Township fifteen (15) South, range ten (10) east San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Southwest, quarter of section nineteen (19), West one half of section thirty (30), west one half of section thirty -one (31) Township fifteen (15) South, range eleven (11) east, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. Sections one (1), two (2), three (3), ten (10), eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen (15), twenty-two (22), east half of section four (4), east half of section nine (9), east half of section sixteen (16), East half of section twenty-one ^21), northeast quarter of section twenty-eight (28), North half of section twenty-seven (27^ Northwest quarter of section twenty -six (26), West half of section twenty-three (23), northeast quarter of section twenty-three (23), North half of section twenty-four (24), Township sixteen (16) South, Range ten (10) east, San Bernardino Base and Mendian. West one half of section six (6), West one half of section seven (7), Southeast quarter of section seven (7), Southwest quarter of section eight (8), West half of section seven- teen (17), Section eighteen (18), West half of section nineteen (19), Northwest quarter of section twenty (20) Township sixteen (16), South, Range eleven (11) East, San Bernardino Base and Meridian. As stated in said office letter, the suspension was temporary, to allow parties to develop their alleged mining claims. The greater part of the lands above described are now surveyed, and the records fail to show- any applications for the same, under the United States mining laws, and in view of the length of time that has elapsed since their suspension, and that ample protection is provided, under the public land laws, for parties who may have mining locations on the land, where title is sought for the 1 see p. 64. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 19 290 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. same as agricultural lands, there seems no reason for a further continuance of the suspension of these lands, and the same is hereby revoked. You will inclose copy of this letter to Messrs. Hendricks and Wright and Mr. H. P. Wood, San Diego. Very respectfully John McPhaot Acting Assistant Commissioner. MODIFICATION OF NOVEMBEK 38, 1913. Order of MomricATioN. PETROLEUM RESERVE NO. 7. ■ Petroleum Reserve No. 7, created by Executive Order of July 2, 1910,' under the Act of Congress of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), is hereby modified to permit the approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the application of the St. George and Santa Clara Bench Inigation Company for canal right of way from a point in Sec. 29, T. 41 S., R. 17 W., thence in an easterly direction to a point on unsurveyed land in what would be T. 41 S., R. 16 W., if the present lines of survey were extended. Salt Lake City, Utah, land district, as shown on map filed in the General Land Office under Serial Number Salt Lake City 08477. November 28, 1912. WM H Taitt President. naval reserve of december 13, 1913. December 6, 1912. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: As a result of recent investigations of conditions in Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 1 ^ in the Elk Hills, California, by the Geological Survey, the difficulty of estimating definitely the quantity of oil available within this reserve has been developed more fully than heretofore. It is deemed the part of prudence therefore to add to the area especially reserved, in order that there may be aa complete assurance as possible that the United States retains control over a body of fuel oil adequate for the future needs of the United States Navy. I have therefore prepared, and recommend for submis- sion to the President, the following additional order of withdrawal, involving approxi- mately 29,541 acres in the Buena Vista Hills, Kern County, California. Very respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. December 11, 1912. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Walter L. Fisher Secretary. 1 See p. 204. 2 See p. 283. ORDEKS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 291 Order of Withdrawal. naval petroleum reserve no. 2. It is hereby ordered that all lands included in the following list and heretofore forming a part of Petroleum Reserve No. 2, California No. 1, withdrawn on July 2, 1910,' from settlement, location, sale, or entry and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation under the authority of the act of Congress entitled: An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases (36 Stat., 847), shall hereafter, subject to valid existing rights, constitute Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 2 and shall be held for the exclusive use or benefit of the United States Navy until this order is revoked by the President or by act of Congress. To this end and for this public purpose, the order of July 2, 1910, is modified and the withdrawal of that date is continued and extended in so far as it affects these lands. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 31S. , R. 23 E. , Sees. 7 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 15 to 18, inclusive; Sees. 20 to 23, inclusive; Sees. 25 to 29, inclusive; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 31 S.; , R. 24 E. , Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive. T. 32S.; , R. 23 E. , Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sees. 11 to 13, inclusive. T. 32S.; , R. 24 E. , Sees. 2 to 18, inclusive. T. 32 S.; , R. 25 E. , See. 18, all. WM H Taut President. December 13 1912. (Notification to Register and Eecoiver, Vis'ilia, December 18, 1912.] withdrawal of mat 6, 1913. April 19, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the following lands are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of withdrawal to the President for appropriate action. The area involved in this order is 87,990 acres. Respectfully, Geo. H. Ashley Acting Director. May-3 1913 Respectfully refened to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 1 See p. 183. 292 PETKOLETJM WITHDEAWALS AND KESTOEATIONS. Okdek op Withdrawal, peteoletjm reserve no. 28, wyoming no. 7. It is hereby ordered that all public lands included in the following list be, and the same are hereby withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposal of petroleum lands belonging to the United States, subject to all of the limitations, pro\dsions, exceptions and conditions contained iu the act of Congress entitled "An act to author- ize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," approved June 25, 1910: Sixth Principal Meridian T. 50N., E.. 66W., Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive; Sees. 13 to 36, inclusive. T. 51 N., E. 66 W., Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 50N., R. 67 W., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive; Sees. 9 to 16, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 51 N., R. 67 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive; Sees. 20 to 28, inclusive; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 52N., R. 67 W.,Secs. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 15 to 23, inclusive; Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive; T. 51 N., R. 68 W., Sec. 1, all. T. 52 N., R. 68 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sees. 11 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, aU; Sec. 36, all. WooDEOw Wilson Presideni.^ Mat 6 1913 [Notification to Register and Receiver, Sun- dance, May 8, 1913.] KESTORATION OF MAT 19, 1913. Ai-RiL 22, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: On June 19, 1909,' the lands in southeastern Or^on listed below were withdrawn upon a petition submitted by the Mammoth Oil & Gas Company of Vale, Or^on, and other corpoiations and individuals, to the Secretary of the Interior, representing that the lands were~^believed to contain valuable deposits of oil or gas, and requesting their withdrawal. The withdrawal of June 19, 1909, was ratified, confirmed, and continued by Executive Order of July 2, 1910,^ as Petroleum Reserve No. 6. Subsequent in- vestigations of the oil and gas possibilities of this region indicate that although small I See p. 131. » See p. 203. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 293 quantities of natural gas are found, accumulations of sufficient quantity and value to warrant a continuation of the withdrawal are not likely to be present. The follow- ing order of restoration, which involves 74,849 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. None of these lands are included in coal, phosphate, or public water reserves, and none are within national forests. Respectfully, Geo. H. Ashley Acting Director. May 17 1913 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Restoration petroleum restoration no. 13, oregon no. 1. So much of the order of withdrawal made heretofore for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of petroleum lands, namely Reserve No. 6, Oregon No. 1, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey reports that the lands are not valuable for the purpose for which withdrawn. And it is further ordered that all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn, are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be determined upon by the Secretary of the Interior. Willamette Meridian T. 19 S., R. 43 E., Sec. 15, all; Sees. 21 to 24, inclusive; Sees. 25 to 28, inclusive; Sees. 33 to 35, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 43 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 4, E. i, Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive. T. 19 S., R. 44 E., Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sec. 21, S. i; Sees. 22 to 36, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 44 E., Sees. 1 to 7, inclusive; Sees. 9 to 14, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 19, inclusive; Sees. 23 to 25, inclusive. T. 17 S., R. 45 E., Sec. 8, all; Sec. 18, N.J; Sec. 32, all. T. 18 S., R. 45 E., See. 4, all; Sec. 10, all. T. 19 S., R. 45 E., Sec. 2, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 10, all; 294 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 19 S., R 45, E., Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sees. 17 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 26, all; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 20 S., R. 45 E., Sees. 2 to 15, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 30, inclusive. T. 19 S., R. 46 E., Sec. 18, aU; Sec. 30, all. WooDHOw Wilson PresMfenf. ilAT 19, 1913. [Kotificatian to Begister and ReceiTer, Vale, May 31, 1913.] letter of june 7, 1913, from wtomlstg delegation to secketaby. June 7, 1913. Hon. Franklin" K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Ve are enclosiiig herewith petitions signed by good and representative citizens of Basin and Greybull, Wyoming, requesting the restoration to entry of lands in the vicinity of these towns now withdrawn as oil and gas lands. The situation briefly is as follows: A number of years ago, after considerable drill- ing in the locality, a gas well was developed neaj the town of Greybull. After many vicissitudes and much delay capital was secured and a considerable number of weUs were drilled and pipe lines were laid to supply Basin, ten miles distant, and Grey- bull, with gas. Last year the supply from these wells proving inadequate, further wells were drilled on patented lands but they have not materially added to the sup- ply. The company operating in this field has, we are informed, found it difficult to secure funds for further drilling on lands on which they applied for patent several years ago and now await action on the third inspection of the said lands which has been ordered by the General Land Office. Some time since, all public lands in the vicinity which gave promise of yielding oil or gas were withdrawn from all forms of entry, and it is the restoration of these lands which is now sought. We cannot urge too strongly upon you the importance, to the people of the towns of Basin and Greybull and the surrounding country, of having an opportunity given for the further development of this gas and oil field. The people have discarded their stoves and furnaces for gas ranges and heaters, and now find the gas supply whoUy inadequate for their needs, with every prospect of a complete failure of supply unless more territory is opened to exploration. Those who have, with great courage, made large investments to prove the extent and value of the field are threatened with a total loss of all investment, while a very consider- able area of lands believed to be oil and gas producing — ^mostly barren hills ha\Tng no other value whatever — are tied up by withdrawal. We most earnestly urge that relief be granted at once in order that drilling may be speedily undertaken, as the region is one in which it is practically impossible to drill after winter sets in. ^'ery truly yours, F. W. MoNDELL F. E. Wakren C. D. Clark ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 295 MODIFICATION OF JUNE 9, 1913. Modification Order. Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming), created by Executive Order of July 2, 1910,' and Wyoming Coal Land Withdrawal No. 1, created by Executive Order of July 13, 1910, are hereby modified to permit the approval by the Sea-etary of the Interior of the application of the Natrona Pipe Line and Refinery Company for the amended right of way from a point in Sec. 1, T. 40 N., R. 79 W., to a point in Sec. 11, T. 33 N., R. 79 W., and for branch lines in Tps. 39 and 40 N., R. 79 W., Douglas, Wyoming, land district, as shown by map of amended location on file in the General Land Office. 9 June, 1913. WooDRow Wilson President. modification of june 11, 1913. June 7, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In drafting the order for Petroleum Reserve No. 2, CaUfomia No. 1, approved by the President July 2, 1910,^ the latest survey of T. 29 S., R. 20 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian, was not used. In order, therefore, to conform the withdrawal order to the official survey, the following order of modification is recommended for submission to the President. Respectfully, Geo. H. Ashley Acting Director. JUN 10 1913. Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Modification petroleum reserve no. 2 — california no. 1. It is hereby ordered that so much of the order of withdrawal of July 2, 1910, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 2 — California No. 1,^ as described lands in T. 29 S., R. 20 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian, be, and hereby is modified to conform to the latest official survey, and to describe said lands in the terms of said survey as follows: Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 29 S., R. 20 E., Lots 37 to 44, inclusive; Lota 52 to 54, inclusive; Lota 56 to 63, inclusive; Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 4, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. } of SW. }, SE. }; Sec. 9, NE. i, E. J of NW. }, E. J of SE. J; Sees. 10 to 12, inclusive; Sec. 13, N. 4, N. J of SW. i, SE. \ of SW. i, SE. }; Sec. 14, N. J, N. J of S. i, SW. i of SW. i; » See p. 206. ' See p. 183. 296 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND BESTOBATIONS. T. 29 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 15, NE. i X. Jof ^'W. i, SE. Jof NW. i, NE. i of SW. {, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, lota 1 and 2, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, XE. i of SW. i, N. J of SE. i; Sec. £5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 27, lot 5, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 28, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 29, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 30 to 36, inclusive. WooDROw Wilson President. June 11, 1913. [Notification to Register and Eeeeiver, Visalia, Jane 16, 1913.| BESTOEATION OF JtlNE 23, 1913, Mat 10, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Ixterior. Sir: Investigations by the Geological Sur\ See p. 206. 2 Should read January 30, 1911. (See p. 248.) > See p. 226. OBDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 303 restoration of november 13, 1913. November 5, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: The lands listed below were examined by geologists of the Survey in 1905 and again in 1906. These examinations show the lands to be underlain by the Aspen shales, which bear oil in the Spring Valley field to the south and in the LaBarge field to the northeast, and indicate a structure rather favorable for oil accumulation. On the basis of these facts the lands were included in Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6, approved October 12, 1909,' and ratified as part of Petroleum Reserve No. 8 on July 2, 1910.^ A report by a mineral inspector of the General Land Office shows a well to have been drilled on one of the_two forties listed- to a depth of 1620 feet, without encountering more than enough oil to discolor the water. While this well is not conclusive as to the nonoil character of the land, in that it did not penetrate the full thickness (about 2,000 feet) of the Aspen shales, it nevertheless passed through that part of the shales in which most of the oil has been foimd elsewhere, and thus so reduces the possibility of oil under the land that the petrcJleum withdrawal is no longer warranted. The oil in the Aspen shales has been shown to be "pockety," and the distance is small to which a single well proves or disproves surrounding territory. The recommendation for restoration is therefore confined to 80 acres, none of the area being included in coal, phosphate, or power-site reserves, or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Nov 13 1913 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Restoration petroleum restoration no. 16, wyoming no. 6. So much of the order of withdrawal made heretofore for the purpose of oil land classification, namely Wyoming No. 1,^ as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey has classified these lands. This revocation does not affect withdrawals or reservations other than as above set forth. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 22 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 8, W. i of NW. J. WooDROW Wilson President. 13 Nov., 1913. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Evanston, November 22, 1913.] • See p. 150. - a See p. 206. 304 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. modification of november 14, 1913. October 29, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretaet of the Interior. Sir: In order to permit a further test of withdrawn oil and gas lands in Wyoming for the purpose of obtaining a supply of natural gas to relieve the fuel famine in the cities of GreybuU and Basin, Wyoming, I recommend the approval of the accompanying order of modification involving 160 acres, and its submission thereafter to the President for appropriate action. Since the President's approval on August 2, 1913,' of a preceding order of modifica- tion involving 320 acres, the representatives of the communities in question have drilled five weUs on the released lands, these weUs i^ging from 400 to nearly 1300 feet in depth. They have penetrated the most favorable gas horizons and although small quantities of oil were developed, gas-in quantities available for use has not been foimd. In -i-iew of these conditions I believe that further opportunity should be given the municipalities interested to develop if possible a natural gas supply suitable for heating and lighting purposes. Respectfully, Geo. H. Ashley Acting Director. Nov 14 1913 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Modification. petroleum reserve no. 8. The Executive Order of July 2, 1910, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 8,* in Wyo- ming, so far as it affects the foOowing land, is hereby modified to the extent of permit- ting the location and entry imder existing laws of these lands as petroleum and natural gas claims by such persons or associations as shall be designated by the Mayor of Grey- bull, Wyoming: Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 51 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 12, S. J of S. J. WooDROw Wilson President. 14 November 1913. [Notification to Register and Beceiver, BuSalo, Novemljer 22, 1913.] modification of november 17, 1913. Order of Modification. Petroleum Reserve No. 8, created by Executive Order of July 2, 1910,^ and Wyoming Coal Land Withdrawal No. 1, created by Executive Order of July 13, 1910, are hereby modified to the extent of permitting the approval, by the Secretary of the Interior, of the application of the Casper-Salt Creek Oil Refining & Pipe Line Company for right 1 See p. 301. > See p. 206. OEDEKS AND COREESPONDENCE. 305 of way for a pipe line, under the provisions of the act of May 21, 1896 (29 Stat., 127), from a point in Section 8, Township 33 North, Range 79 West, to a point in Section 13, Township 40 North, Range 79 West, Douglas, Wyoming, land district. 17 November, 1913. WooDBow Wilson President. withdrawal of novembbk 19, 1913. May 10, 1913. The Honorable, The Sechetary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands listed below are valuable for oil, and I therefore recommend the submission to the President for appropriate action of the following order of withdrawal, involving 45,720 acres. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Nov 18 1913 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 29, CALIFORNIA NO. 14. Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), it is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of oil lands. San Bernardino Meridian. T. 11 N., R. 19 W., Sec. 19, SW. }; Sec. 29, SW. 1 of SW. i; Sec. 30, NW. i of NE. J, S. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, NW. i of NE. i, S. J of NE. J, W. i, SE. i. Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 26 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 35, SW. i of SW. i. T. 27 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 1, SW. J of SW. {; Sec. 2, SW. i of NE. J, -N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW.i, NE. i of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 11, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 12, S. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE.i; Sec. 13, E. i; Sec. 24, E. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, NE. i, NE. { of NW. i, NE. i of SE. {; 15211°— Bull. 623—16 20 306 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. T. 27 S., R. 20 E., Sec. 35, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, N. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. } of SW. i, SE. i. T. 28 S., B. 20 E., Sec. 1, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J. T. 27 S., R. 21 E., Sec. 1, KE. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 7, NV. i of STV. i, S. i of SW. J; Sec. 12, E. i of E. J; Sec. 13, E. ^ofE.J; Sec. 16, SW. i of SW. i. Sec. 17, SW. iof NW. J, SW. J, NW. Jof SE. i, S. Jof SE. i; Sees. 18 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, S. JofX. J, S. i; Sec. 23, S. Jof N.i, S. i; Sec. 24, NE. i, S. i of NW. i, S. J; Seco. 25 to 86, inclusive. T. 28 S., R. 21 E., Sees. 1 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 7, NE. i; NE. J of NW. i, SE. J; Sees. 8 to 17, inclusive; Sec. 18, E. J of E. i; Sec. 19, E. J of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sees. 20 to 28, inclusive; Sec. 29, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i cf SW. }, SE. J; Sec. 32, NE.i, NE. iof NW. i, SE. i; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 29 S., R. 21 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 4, NE.tNE.iofNW.i N.iofSE.i,SE.iofSE.i; Sec. 10, NE.i,N.iofNW.i,SE.iofNW.i,NE.}ofSW.t SE.i; Sees. 11 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 15, E. i'oi NE. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. } of NW. i, N. Jof SE. J; Sec. 24, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. J. WooDKOw Wilson Prmdejit. 19 November 1913. [NotificatioD to Register and Eeceiver, Los Ange- les and Visalia, NoTemljer 22, 1913.] ■withdkawai, of november 28, 1913. November 26, 1913. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sm: In accoidance with your instructions I have prepared and submit herewith for such action as you may deem proper, an order of withdrawal which includes certain lands in southern California believed to be valuable for their oil content, and the title to which depends upon the outcome of certain suits instituted by the United States Government. The area involved in this order is 4,695 acres. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Nov 28 1913 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane OKDEKS AND COEEESPONDENCE. 307 Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 30, california no. 15. Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of publi'c lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), it is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of oil lands. • San Bernardino Meridian. T. 3S., R. 9W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 5, lotsland2, S. Jof SE. i; Sec. 9, NE. i-, N. iof NW. J; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 13, NW. i- of NE. J, S. i of NE. i, NW. i; T. 2 S., R. 10 W., Sec. 19, all (fractional); Sec. 29, all (fractional); T. 2S., R. 11 W., Sec. 13, lot 1; Sec. 15, SW. i, N. i of SE. J, SE. {- of SE. i; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 25, N. i, SE. i, E. i of SW. }, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 27, NE. i; Sec. 35, N. i of NE. i. WooDROw Wilson President. 28 November 1913. [Notification to Eegistei and Receiver, Los Ange- les, December 1, 1913.] restoration of febbxjabt 30, 1914. February 5, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations made by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands listed below do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The following order of restoration, which involves 87,990 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in power-site, coal, or phosphate reserves, or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Feb 19 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 308 PETBOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. Order of Restoration. petroleum restoration no. 17, wyoming no. 7. So much, of tlie order of withdrawal made heretofore for the purpose of oil land classification, namely Wyoming No. 7,' as affects tte lands hereinafter described ia hereby revoked for the reason that the Director of the Geological Survey has classified these lands. This revocation does not affect withdrawals or reservations other than as above set forth. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 50 N., R. 66 W., Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive; Sees. 13 to 36, inclusive? T. 51N., R. 66W., Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive. T. 50N., R. 67W., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive; Sees. 9 to 16, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 51 N., R. 67 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive; Sees. 20 to 28, inclusive; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 52N., R. 67W., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 15 to 23, inclusive; Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 51N., R. 68W., Sec. 1, all. T. 52N., R. 68W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sees. 11 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 24, all; See. 25, all; See. 36, all. WooDEOw Wilson President. February 20, 1914 [Notification to Register and Eeceiver, Sun- dance, February 26, 1914.] modification of march 9, 1914. ' Order of Modipioation. Petroleum Reserve No. 8, created by Executive Order of July 2, 1910,^ and Coal Land Withdrawal Wyoming No. 1, created by Executive Order of July 13, 1910, are modified to the extent of permitting the approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the application of the Keystone Oil & Refining Company, under the provisions of the act of May 21, 1896 (29 Stat., 127), for right of way for a pipe Une from a point in Sec. 3, T. 33 N., R. 79 W., to apointin Sec. 33, T. 40 N., R. 79 W., Douglas, Wyoming, land district. 9 March, 1914. WooDRow Wilson President. . — i 1 See p. 156. ' See p. 206. OEDEKS AND COEEESPONDENCE. 309 EESTOBATION OF APKIL 16, 1914. March 31, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Facts which have come to the attention of the Geological Survey, partly through a visit by a Survey geologist and partly through a report by a Land Office mineral in- spector, considered in connection with data already on file, indicate that the lands listed below do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. I therefore recommend the submission to the President for appropriate action of the following order of restora- tion, involving 1,274 acres. These lands are not included in power-site, coal, or phosphate reserves, or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Apr 15 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Restoration. petroleum restoration no. 18, wyoming no. 8. So much of the order of withdrawal made heretofore for the purpose of oil land classification, namely Petroleum Reserve No. 17, Wyoming No. 3,' as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked for the reason that the Director cf the Geological Survey has classified these lands. This revocation does not affect with- drawals or reservations other than as above set forth. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 52 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, and 3, S. i; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; Sec. 5, lots 5 and 6; Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, and 3, NW. i of NW. J; Sec. 9, lot 2; Sec. 10, N. i of NE. i, SW. J of NE. i, NW. i, NE. 1 of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i; Private land claim 44. WooDRow Wilson President. 16 April 1914. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Buffalo, April 23, 1914.] WITHDRAWAL OF APRIL 31, 1914. April 15, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Data received from the Field Service of the General Land Office, together with information on file in the Survey, indicate that the following lands are valuable for > See p. 242. 310 PETSOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIOSS. oil and gas, and I therefore recommend the submission of the following order of with- drawal to the President for appropriate action. The area involved in this order is 70,232 acres. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Diredor. Apr 21 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Feankli^t K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum withdrawal no. 31, califohnia no. 16. Under and piirsuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), it is hereby ordered that the following de- scribed lands be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation affecting the use and disposition of oil lands: Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 27 S., R. 22 E., Sees. 1 to 5, inclusive; Sec. 6, E. i, E. i of NW. i, NE. \ of SW. i; Sees. 7 to 18, inclusive; Sec. 14, W. J of NE. \, SE. } of NE. \, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 15 to 17, inclusive; Sees. 19 to 25, inclusive; Sees. 27 to 29, inclusive; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 28 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 1, all; Sees. 3 to 5, inclusive; Sec. 7, all; Sees. 9 to 11, inclusive; Sec, 12, NE. i, S. i of SW. \, SW. i of SE. }; Sees. 13 to 17, inclusive; See. 19, all; Sees. 21 to 29, inclusive; See. 31, all; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, N. * of XE. J, SE. i of NE. \, W. i, NE. \ of SE. i; Sec. 35, all; See. 36, all. T. 29 S., R. 22 E., See. 3, all; See. 4, SE. J; Sec. 5, all; See. 7, all; See. 9, all; Sec. 10, all. OEDEBS AND COREESPONDENCE. 311 T. 27 S., R. 23 E ., Sec. 7, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, E. i; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, N. i, SW. i; Sec. 21, all; Sees. 27 to 29, inclusive; Sec. 30, lota 6 and 7, N. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. } of SE. i, Sees. 31 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, N. i, S. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. .35, all. T. 28 S., R. 23 E. , Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, W. i; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sees. 5 to 7, inclusive; Sec. 8, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, E. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, NE. i; Sees. 13 to 19, inclusive; Sec. 20, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, E. i; Sees. 23 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 29 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, NE. i, S. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. WooDBOw Wilson President. 21 April 1914 [Notification to Register and Keceiver, Visalia April 24, 1911.] RESTORATION OF APRIL 33, 1914. April 15 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Investigations by the Geological Survey during the field season of 1913 indicate that the lands listed below do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The follow- ing order of restoration, which involves 98,283 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in potash, phosphate, or power-site reserves but some of them are included in an out- standing coal withdrawal and some in the Monterey National Forest. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Apr 21 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 312 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Order op Restoration. petroletjm restoration no. 19, california no. 9. So much, of the orders of withdrawal creating Petroleum Withdrawal No. 2, CaU- fomia No. 1,' and Petroleum Withdrawal No. 10, CaHfomia No. 2,- as affects the following lands is hereby revoked, and all such lands not otherwise reserved or with- drawn are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to dispo- sition under the laws applicable thereto, upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and announced: Mt. Diablo Meridian. T. 19 S., B. 9 E., All of township. T. 19 S., R. 10 E., Sees. 1 to 25, inclusive; Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, NE. {, N. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, and 3, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SW. } of SW. J, NW. i of SE. i; Sees. 28 to 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. i of NE. }, NW. J, NW. i . of SW. i; Sec. 34, lots 1 and 2; Sec. 35, lot 1; Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i. T. 20 S., R. 11 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive; Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, S. i of NE. i, SE. i ofNW. i, NE. iof SE. i; Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, and 3; Sec. 8, lot 1; Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i. Sec. 10, lots 1 and 2, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sees. 11 to 13, inclusive; Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, NE. i, E. J of NW. }, N. J of SE. i, NW. i of NW. i; Sec. 15, lots 1, 2, and 3, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 23, lot 1; Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, N. J of NE. i, SE. } of NE. i, NE. i of NW. i; Sec. 25, lot 1; Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. J of NE. i, S. J; Sec. 34, lot 1. T. 21 S., R. 11 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 3, lots 1 and 2; Sec. 12, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. }. T. 20S., R. 12E., Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, aU; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. ' See p. 183. » See p 222. OBDERS AND COEEESPONDENCE. 313 T. 20 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 21 S., R. 13 E., Sees. 1 to 6, inclusive; Sees. 8 to 16, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; See. 36, all. T. 21 S.; , R. 14 E. , Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 22 S.; , R. 14 E. , Sees. 4 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all. T. 22 S., , R. 15 E. , Sec. 5, SW. }; Sec. 6, S. i; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 10, SW. }; Sec. 13, SW. i; Sec. 14, W. h SE. }; See. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, N. i; Sec. 18, N. i; Sec. 22, NW. i; Sec. 23, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, all; See. 26, NE. i. WooDEOW Wilson President. 22 April 1914. [Notification to Register and Receiver, San Fran- cisco and Visalia, April 30, 1914.] WITHDRAWAL OF MAT 6, 1914. April 30, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in the Big- horn Basin, Wyoming, listed in the accompanying order of withdrawal contain depos- its of oil and gas. As these lands a»e not now withdrawn I recommend the submis- sion to the President of the following order of withdrawal, which involves 88,841 acres. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. May-5 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 314 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AXD EESTOBATIONS. Order op Withdrawai,. PETROLEUM RESERVE NO. 32, ■VrrOMDsG NO. 8. Under and pursuant to the pro-visions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 8471, entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congtea August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), it is hereby ordered that the following described lands be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of l^islation. Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 44 X., E. 92 W., Sec. 19, SW. i; Sec. 29, S. J; Sees. 30 ito 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, W. i. T. 44N., R. 97 W., Sec. 4, S. iof XW. }, SAV. J, W. iof SE. J; Sees. 5 to 9, inclusive; See. 10, SW. J of XW. i. SW. i; Sec. 15, W. i of XT:. J, W. i. W. i of SE. i; Sees. 16 to 19, inclusive; See. 20, X. J. X. i of S. i: See. 21, X. i. XW. i of SW. J; Sec. 22, X. j of X"W. i. SW. J of X'W. J. T. 45X., R. 97 W., See. 31, SW. i S. i of SE. J: Sec. 32, S. J of SW. J. T. 44X.,R. 98 W., Sees. 1 to 5. inclusive; Sec. 6, E. J, X. J of X'W. i, SE. } of XW. J, XE. i of SW. i; Sec. 7, xt:. i; Sec. 8, X. J. X. J of SW. J, SE. J; Sees. 9 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 15, X. i, X i of STV. J, SE. i; Sec. 16, X. j of XE. i, SE. } of XE. i. X. } of XV. i; Sec. 23, XE. i, X. J of X-W. i; Sec. 24, X. i, X. } of SW. }, SE. J. T. 45 X., R. 9S W., Sec. 31, W. J of XE. J, SE. } of XE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 32, S. J of X. i, S. J; Sec. 33, XE. J of XE. }, S. J of X. i, S. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, S. i of XE. J, W. J, SE. }; Sec. 36, S. JofXW. i. S. }. T. 46X.,R. 98 W., Sec. 6, S.J of S.J; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, SW. } of XW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 16, SW. i of SW. }; See. 17, W. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, NE. J, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i. N. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, W. i of XW. i, SE. } of XW. }, SW. i, SW. i of SE.i; Sec. 26, SW. i of SW. i; OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 315 T. 46N.,R. 98 W., Sec. 27, S. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 28, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 29, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i; T. 45 N. ,R. 99 W. , Sec. 36, E. J of E. J. T. 46 N. ,B. 99 W. , Sec. 2, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 11, W. i of NE. J, NW. i; Sec. 12, E. i of E. J; ' Sec. 13, NE. i, N. i of SE. J, SE. J of SE. J. T. 47 N. ,E. 99 W. , Sec. 6, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; See. 7, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sec. 18, W. i of E. i, W. J; See. 19, N. i of NW. J. T. 48 N. ,R. 99 W. , Sec. 31, SW. 1 of SW. }. T. 47 N ,-R. 100 W. , See. 1, all; See. 2, all; Sec. 3, E. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 4, NE. { of NE. J; Sec. 10, NE. J of NE. J; Sec. 11, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of . SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 12, all; See. 13, NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SB. J of NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, NE. J of NE. i. T. 48 N.^ ,R. 100 W. , Sec. 25, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE i; See. 26, SW. i of NE. i, S. J of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 28, SE. i of NE. J, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 33, E. i of E. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, all; See. 36, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. T. 50 N.^ , B. 100 W. , Sec. 3, W. i; Sees. 4 to 6, iuclusive; See. 7, NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. J, N. i of SE.i; Sec. 8, N. i, N. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, E. i of SB. i; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, W. i; See. 15, N. J of NW. i; See. 16, N. JofN. i; See. 17, NE. J of NE. }. T. SIN., , B. 100 W. , Sec. 3, SW. i of NW. h W. i of SW. i; Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 27, W. iofW. i; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, W. JofW. i. Private land claim, lot 38, all; Private land claim lot 39, all. 316 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. T. 52 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 17, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 18, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 19, XE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of XW. J, S. J; Sec. 20, W. J of XE. i, SE. } of NE. i, tV. i, SE. }; Sec. 21, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 28, SW. i of XE. i, NW. i, N. ^ of SW. i, SW.. J of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i; Sec. 29, aU; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, XE. i, E. i of X^W. i, S. i; Sec. 32, aU; Sec. 33, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of X^W. i, SW. i, W. } of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. T. 46 X., R. 101 W., Sec. 3, aU; Sec. 4, E. i. T. 47N., R. lOlW., Sec. 2, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 3, W. i of XE. i, SE. i of XE. }, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 4, E. i, E. JofW. i; Sec. 9, E.J, E.J of W.i; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. J of NW. i, SE. } of NW. J, SW. i; Sec. 14, W.J; Sec. 15, aU; Sec. 16,E. J,E. JofW. J; Sec. 21, E. J, E. J of W. J; Sec. 22, aU; Sec. 23, W.J; Sec. 26, W. J, W. J of SE. J; Sec. 27, aU; Sec. 28, E.J, E.J of W.J; Sec. 33, E. J, E. J of XW. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, W. J of XE. i, XW. i, N. J of SW. {, SW. i of SW. i. T. 48 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 33, W. J of XE. }, SE. J of XE. i, E. J of W. J, SE. i; . Sec. 34, SW. i of X^W. i. W. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J. T. 50 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 1, X. J, X. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 2, XE. J of XE. i; Sec. 12, XE.iofXE. i. T. 51 N., R. 101 W.,' Sec. 13, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4; Sec. 15, lots 3 and 4; Sec. 16, lots 7 and S; Sec. 21, E. J of E. J; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sec. 28, E. J of E. J; Sec. 34, X. J of X. J, SE. } of XE. i; Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 36, all. Private land claim lot 39, all; Private land claim lot 60, all; Private land claim lot 62, all; I See correction of June 15, 1915 (p. 347). OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 317 T. 51 N., R. 101 W., Private land claims lots 64 to 67, inclusive; Private land claim lot 71, all; Tract 56 A; Tract 56 E; Tract 56 F; Tract 56 G; Tract 56 H; Tract 56 I; Tract 56 J; Tract 56 K; Tract 68 A; Tract 73 G. T. 53 N., E. 101 W.,' Sec. 5, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 6, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 16, W. i of NW. i, SE. } of NW. i, SW. }, SW. J of ■ SE. i; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, NE. i, NE. i of NW. J, N. i of SE. J, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 20, N. i, NE. } of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 21, W. I of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 27, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 28, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. } of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 29, N. J of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J; Sec. 38, N. J of NE. }, SE. } of NE. J; Sec. 34, W. i of NW. i, NW. | of SW. i. T. 48 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 2, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, W. }; Sec. 13, W. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, N. i, SE. J; Sec. 22, E. i; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, N. i, SW. }; Sec. 26, all. T. 53 N., E. 102 W., Sec. 1, E. J, E. J of NW. i; Sec. 12, E. i of NE. i. T. 54 N., E. 102 W., Sec. 36, SE. i of SW. i, S. * of SE. J. WooDRow Wilson ■President. 6 Mat 1914. [Notification to Register and Receiver, Biiffalo and Lander, May 9, 1914.) ' See modification o£ June 22, 1915 (p. 347). 318 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. modification of june 17, 1914 (california). Order op Modification. Petroleum Reserve No. 23, ' created by Executive Order of September 14, 1911, under tbe provisions of the act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), is hereby modified in order to admit of the approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the application of Miller and Lux, Inc., for canal right of way under the act of March 3, 1891 (26 Stat., 1095) from a point on the south line of Sec. 34, to a point in Sec. 25, T. 27 S., R. 22 E., M. D. M., Visalia, CaUfomia, land district. 17 June, 1914. WooDROw Wilson President. modification of june 17, 1914 (wyoming). Order of Modification. Petroleum Reserve No. 19, created by Executive Order of January 30, 1911, ^ under the act of June 25, 1910, (36 Stat., 847) is hereby modified to admit of approval by the Secretary of the Interior of the application of Rasmus Lee, under the act of March 3, 1891 (26 Stat., 1095), and section 2 of the act of May 11, 1898 (30 Stat., 404), for reservoir and ditch easements in Sees. 13, 14, 23, and 24, T. 32 N., R. 82 W., Douglas, Wyoming, land district, as shown by map of location on file in the General Land Office, bearing Serial Number Douglas 06565. 17 June 1914. WooDHOw Wilson Prendtnt. modification of july 31, 1914. Order of Modification. CaUfomia Petroleum Reserve No. 2, ^ created by executive order of July 2, 1910, under the provisions of the act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), ia hereby modified in order to admit of the allowance, by the Secretary of the Interior, of the application of J. B. Hudson, under the act of February 15, 1901 (31 Stat., 790), for a pipe line right of way in Section 8, Township 10 North, Range 23 West, San Bernardino Meridian, San Francisco, California, land district. 21 July, 1914. WooDRow Wilson President. withdrawal of september 5, 1914. August 31, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in northwestern Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 33, Wyo- 1 See p. 272. 2 See p. 248. a Petroleum Reserve No. 2, California No. 1 (p. 183). OBDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 319 ming No. 9), involving 12,458 acres, ia recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respec* fully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Sbi^S 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 33, wyoming no. 9. Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress ap- proved July 17, 1914 (Public No. 128), entitled "An act to provide for agricultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals, " it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Smih Principal Meridian. T. 42 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 4, N. i of NW. i; Sec. 5, N. i of N. J; Sec. 6, N. i of N. i. T. 43 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 28, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 29, S. i of S. J; Sec. 30, W. i of NW. {, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, W. iofW. i, SE. iofSW. i." T. 42N.,R.93W.,'Sec. 1, N.^ofN. i; Sec. 2, N. i of N. J; Sec. 3, N. iofN. i. T. 43 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 18, S. J of S. J; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, S.iofN.i,NW.iofNW.i,S.|; Sec. 21, SW. iofNW. i, S. J; Sec. 22, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 23, SE. J; Sec. 24, SW. i, S. i of SE. J; Sees. 25 to 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, N. i, NE. J of SE. J; Sees. 34 to 36, all. Also any lands which may exist within the following boundaries: Beginning at the northwest corner Sec. 30, T. 43 N., R. 92 W.; thence westerly to the northeast corner Sec. 25, T. 43 N., R. 93 W.; thence southerly along the east line of R. 93 W., to a point one-fourth mile north of the east quarter comer Sec. 1, T. 42 N., R. 93 W.; thence easterly to a point on the west line 1 See restoration of July 19, 1915 (p. 348). 320 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. of R. 92 W., one-fourtli mile north of the west quarter comer Sec. 6, T. 42 N., R. 92 W.; thence northerly along the west line of B. 92 W., to the point of beginning. WooDROW Wilson President. 5 September 1914 [Notification to Register and Receiver, Boftalo and Lander, September 12, 1914.] modification of october 5, 1914. Order op Modification. Executive Order of January 26, 1911, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 18,' under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), is hereby modified to the extent of authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to approve the ap- plication of the Pacific Light & Power Corporation for a right of way for a telephone Une over parts of townships 25, 26, 27 and 28 South, Range 27 East; and parts of town- ships 28 and 29 South, Range 28 East; Mount Diablo Meridian, Yisalia land district, California, under the provisions of the act of March 4, 1911 (36 Stat., 1253). 5 October, 1914. WooDRow Wilson President. modification of october 36, 1914. Order of Modification. Executive Order of July 2, 1910, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 7,^ imder the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), is hereby modified to the extent of authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to approve the application filed by the Utah and Grand Canyon Railroad Company for railroad right of way over lands in Townships 37 to 42 South, Ranges 12 to 15 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian, Salt Lake City, Utah, land district, under the provisions of the act of March 3, 1875 (18 Stat., 482). 26 October, 1914. WooDROW Wilson President. MODIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 38, 1914. November 11, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In drafting the order for Petroleum Reserve No. 8, Wyoming No. 1,' approved by the President July 2, 1910, the latest Land Office survey of T. 51 N., R. 92 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, made in 1883, was used. The Eleventh Auxiliary Meridian, which forms the western boundary of this township was resurveyed in 1903, and the remainder of the township in 1912, and the resurveyed township plat approved August 10, 1914. In order, therefore, to make the oil withdrawal conform to the 1 See p. 243. « See p. 204. "See p. 206. OEDEES AND OOBEESPONDENCE. 321 official survey the following order of modification is recommended for submission to the President. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Nov 27 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Obdeb of Modification petroleum eesebve no. 8, wyoming no. 1. It is hereby ordered that so much of the order of withdrawal of July 2, 1910, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 8, Wyoming No. 1, as described lands in T. 51 N., R. 92 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, be, and hereby is modified to conform to the latest official survey, and to describe said lands in the terms of said survey as follows: Sixth Principal Meridian. T. 51 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 18, lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, SW. } of SE.i; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, SW. i of NW. \, SW. i; Sec. 29, W. J of NE. }, SE. } of NE. J, NW. \, S. i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, lot 5, NE. \; Sec. 32, N. i. WooDROw Wilson President. 28 November 1914 [Notiflcation to Register and Receiver, Buflalo, December 21, 1914.1 withdrawal, of december 11, 1914. November 30, 1914. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Intebiob. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in northern Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 34, Wyoming No. 10), involving 14,817 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Dec 10 1914 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 15211°— Bull. 623—16 21 322 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AMD ISKBTOBATIOW isn Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 34, wyoming no. 10 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases, ' ' as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (Public No. 128), entitled "An act to provide for agricultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 43 N., K. 94 W., Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. J of NE. J, SE. J of NW. }, N. Jof SE.i, SE. iofSE. i; Sec. 8, N. J, NE. Jof SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, E. J of SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 15, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. }; Sec. 16, lots 1 and 2, E. i, E. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 17 lots 1 and 2; Sec. 21, NE. JofNB. 1; Sec. 22, N. i, NE. i of SW. J, N. i of .SE. i. T. 44 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, E. i of W. i, SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, SW. i. T. 44 N., B. 95 W., Sec. 9, S. i of SW. J, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 13, lots 3 and 4, SW. i of NW. J, N. J of SW. i, W. J of SE.J; Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S. J of NE. J, NW. J, N. i of S.i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, lot 1, NE. i, N. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. i; Sec. 21, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 22, NE. }, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW.i, N. i of SE. J, SE. } of SE. i; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, W. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. J, W. J, SE. {; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, NE. i, N. J of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. J. T. 44 N., R. 96 W., Sec. 2, SW. i of NE. J, S. i of NW. i, SW. J, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 11, NE. i, N. J of NW. J; Sec. 18, N. i of NE. J, NE. i of NW. J. ORDEES AND COREESPONDENCE. 323 T. 45 N., R. 96 W., Sec. 31, lot 4, SE. { of SW. J. T. 44 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, N. i, NE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 3, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 12, NE. J, N. JofNW.i.SE.iofNW.J.N.iofSE.l, SE. i of SE. J. T. 45 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 26, W. i of SW J, SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SB. i; Sec. 27, SW. 1 of NE. i, S. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 34, E. J, E. i of NW. J, NE. i of SW. J; Sec. 35, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 36, SW. i of NW. J, SW. i, S. J of SE. }. WooDBOw Wilson President 11 December 1914 [Notification to Register and Eeoeiver, Buftalo and Lander, December 18, 1914.] bestobation of febbuabt z5, 1915. Febeuart 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in south- western California hereinafter listed do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The following order of restoration (Petroleum Restoration No. 20, California No. 10), involving 41,862 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in coal, potash, phosphate, or power-site reserves, or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Feb 24 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. A A Jones Acting Secretary. Order of Restoration petroleum ebstohation no. 20, california no. 10 So much of the order of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserve No. 2, California No. 1,' as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked, and all such lands. not otherwise reserved or withdrawn are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and announced. 1 See p. 183. 324 PETEOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. San Bernardino Meridian T. ION., R. 23W., Sec. 1, S. J; Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive; Sec. 12, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, NW. i of NE. J, NW. i, N. J of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 13, lots land 2; Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, and 3, N. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE. \, W. i, NW. i of SB. }; Sees. 15 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 23, lota 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. J, S. J of SE. J; Sees. 27 to 34, inclusive. T. 10 N., R. 24 W., Sees. 1 to 18, inclusive; Sec. 19, NE.i, S. J; Sees. 20 to 36, inclusive. WooDEOw Wilson President 25 February 1915 modification of march 18, 1915. Order of Modification. Executive Order of July 2, 1910, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 8,^ Wyoming, and Executive order of January 26, 1911, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 17,^ Wyoming, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), are hereby modified to the extent of authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to approve the application of the Greybull Oil Company for a right of way for an oil pipe line in Sees. 3, 10, 11, 13, 14, 24, T. 51 N., R. 93 W., and Sees. 27, 28, 34, T. 52 N., R. 93 W., 6th P. M., Buffalo land district, Wyoming, under the provisions of the act of May 21, 1896 (29 Stat., 127). 18 March, 1915. WooDRow Wilson President. withdrawal of april 13, 1916. March 31, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in northern Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 35, Wyoming No. 11), involving 22,363 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Apr-9 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 1 See p. 206. 2 See p. 242. OM)EES AND COBftESPOUfDENOE. 3^5 Order oit Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 35, wyomina no. 11. Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, loca- tion, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 42N., R. 90W.,Sec. 3, NW. J of NW. i; Sec. 4, N. i, SW. J; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, E. J of NE. \; Sec. 8, E. i, NW. }, N. i of SW. \, SE. \ of SW. \; Sec. 9, W. J of NW. J, SW. \, SW. i of SE. \; Sec. 15, SW. i of NW. \, SW. i, SW. } of SE. J; Sec. 16, NW. i of NE. J, S. J of NE. \, NW. \, S. J; Sec. 17, NE. J, E. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE. J of SE.i; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, NW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, SW. \; Sec. 26, W. i of NW. i, NW. J of SW. i; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, E. i NW. J, E. \ of SW. i; Sec. 33, E. i of NE. i, NW. i of NE. i; Sec. 34, NE. \ of NE. J, W. J of NE. \, NW. \. T. 43 N., R. 90 W., Sec. 29, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 30, S. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. \; Sec. 33, NW. \ of SW. J, S. J of S. J; Sec. 34, SW. i of SW. J. T. 42 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 1, N. i, W. i of SW. J, N. i of SE. i; Sec. 2, N. i, N. Jof SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 3, E. iof NE. i, NW. JofNE. J. T. 43N., R. 91W., Sec. 18, NW.iofSW.i,S.^ofSW.i, SW.iofSE.i; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, S. i of N. J, NW. I of NW. J, S. i; Sec. 21, SW. J, S. J of SE. i; Sec. 22, S. \ of NE. i, S. i; Sec. 23, S. i of NW. \, S. J; Sec. 24, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, NW. i of NE. \, S. ^ of NE. J, NW. i, S. \; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, N. J, NE. \ of SW. i, SE. \; 326 PETEOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND JRESTOftATIONS. T. 43 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 30, E. J of NE. i, NW. J of NE. i, NE. } of NW. }; Sec. 33, NE. i, E. ^ of NW. }, NW. } of NW. J, NE. i of SE.i; Sec. 34, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. J;. Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 43 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 3, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 4, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 9, NE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, S. J of NW. i, SW. J, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 13, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, NE. i, E. }of NW. i, NW. Jof NW. }, E. Jof SE. i, NW. i of SE. }; Sec. 23, NE. i, N. i of NW. i; Sec. 24, N. i, N. i of SW. }, SE. i. T. 44 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 33, SW. i of SE. J. WooDEow Wilson President. 13 Apkil 1915. withdrawal of apkil 27, 1915. Apbil 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Sechetaht oi' the Intehioe. Sie: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in central Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gag. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 36, Wyo- ming No. 12), involving 12,559 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis SMrrn Director. Apr 22 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 36, wyoming no. 12 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approyed June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certaiu cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. OBDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 327 Sixth Principal Meridian T. 33 N., R. 80 W., Sec. 30, W. J of SW. i; Sec. 31, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. i. T. 30 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 4, SW. i of NE. i, E. i of NW. i, E. i of SW. i, W. J ofSE. i, SE. iofSE. i; Sec. 9, N. iofNE. i, SE. JofNE. i; Sec. 10, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. i. T. 33 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 14, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, S. i of SE. J; Sec. 15, SW. i of NE. i, NW. i of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. } of SE. i; Sec. 23, N. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, NW. iof NW. ], S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 25, NW. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. }, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 26, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. }. T. 34N.,R. 81W., Sec. 19, S. i; Sec. 20, NW. i of SW. J, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, W. i of NE. J, W. i; Sec. 30, N. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 32, NW. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, W. J of SE. J. T. 36 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 6, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 7, W. i; Sec. 18, W. i; Sec. 19, N.J of NW.}. T. 37 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 31, NW. } of SW. i, S. i of SW. i. T. 34 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 4, W. J of NE. i, NW. }, E. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 9, E. J, NE. iofNW. i; Sec. 10, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }, S. i of SE. }; Sec. 15, NW. i of NE. }, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 16, E.J of NE.}; Sec. 22, NE. }, NE. } of NW. }, NE. } of SE. }; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 24, SW. } of NE. }, NW. } of NW. }, S. J of NW. }; S. J; Sec. 25, NE. } of NE. }, W. J of NE. }, NW. }; Sec. 26, NE. }, NE. } of NW. }. T. 35 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 33, SW. } of NW. }, SW. }. T. 36N.,R. 82W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, E. i of NE. }, NE. } of SE. }; Sec. 12, E. J, N. J of NW. }, SE. } of NW. }, NE. } of SW. }; Sec. 18, NE. }, E. J of SE. }. T. 37 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 36, S. J of NE. }, SE. } of NW. }, E. J of SW. }, SE. }. T. 34 N., R. 84 W., Sec. 3, NW. } of NW. }, S. J of NW. }, SW. }, SW. } of SE. }; Sec. 10, NW. } of NE. }, S. J of NE. }, E. J of NW. }, NE. } of SE. }; Sec. 11, NW. } of SW. }, SE. } of SW. }. WooDROw Wilson President. 27 April 1915. 328 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. restoration of april 37, 1915 (wyoming). April 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in northern Wyoming hereinafter listed do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The fol- lowing order of restoration (Petroleum Restoration No. 21, Wyoming No. 9), involving 2,518 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in coal, potash, phosphate, or power-site reserves or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Apr 22 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Restoration petroleum restoration no. 21, wyoming no. 9 So much of the order of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8,' as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked, and all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and announced. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 44 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 19, SW. i; Sec. 29, S. i; Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, NW. i. WooDRow Wilson President. 27 April 1915. restoration of april 37, 1915 (wyoming). April 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in central Wyoming hereinafter listed do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The fol- lowing order of restoration (Petroleum Restoration No. 22, Wyoming No. 10), involving 129,678 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in coal, potash, phosphate,- or power-site reserves or in national forests. Apr 22 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. 1 See p. 313. ORDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 329 Order of Restoration petroleum restoration no. 22, wyoming no. 10 So much of the order of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyoming No. 4,' as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked, and all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and announced. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 32 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 4, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 5, W. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. }; SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 10, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 15, N. 4 of NW. i, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, W. i of W. i; Sec. 28, N.iofNE. J, NW. J; Sec. 29, N. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. J; Sec. 30, S. i of NE. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i. T. 33 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 30, NW. i of NW J, S. i of NW. J, SW. J, NW. i of SE. i, S. iof SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, NW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, SW. i; NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. i; T. 32N., R. 82W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 3, N. J; N. 4 of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, W. J of SE. i; Sec. 4, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J; Sec. 10, W. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 11, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, SW. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. }, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, NE. i of NE. J, S. J of NE. J, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 24, NE. }, NE. i of NW. i, E. J of SE. J. T. 33 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 4, NW. i of NW- J, S. i of NW. J, SW. i, NW. i of SE. }, S. JofSE. i; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of ; SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 8, all; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, NW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, SW. J, NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 14, NW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. JofSE. i; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, all; 1 See p. 248. 330 PETEOLEXJM WITHDEAWALS AXD EESTOBATIONS. T. 33 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 17, E. i, N. i of NW. J, SE. J of NW. i; Seo. 18, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. Jj Sec. 19, N. i, NE. i of SW. }, SE. J; Sees. 20 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, NW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, SW. i, NW. J of SE. i, S. J of SE. i; Sec. 25, aU; Sec. 26, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, SE. J; Sec. 27, N. J, SW. i. SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 28, NE. i of NE. i, NW. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. J, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. J of SE. J; Sec. 29, N. J, NE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 30, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 33, NE.i,N.JofNW.i,SE.iofNW.i,N.JofSE.i, SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 34, NW. i of NE. J, S. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 35, N. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, NW. i of SW. i, S. J of SW. }; Sec. 36, aU. T. 34 N., R. 82 W., Sec. 29, SW. } of SW. i; Sec. 30, XW. } of NW. J, S. J of NW. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J. T. 33 N., R. 83 W., Sec. 1, N. i, N. J of SE. i-, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 2, NE. i, X. J of XW. i, SE. Jof NW. i, N. ^ of SE. J; Sec. 3, XW. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 4, X. ^ of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 10, X"«'. i of NE. i; Sec. 11, S. i of X^W. i, NE. J of SW. J, W. i of SE. J, SE. J of SE. J; Sec. 13, X-W. i of XW. J, S. J of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 14, XE. iof XE.i; Sec. 24, XE.JofXE.i T. 34 X., R. 83 W., Sec. 4, X^. i of WW. {, S. i of NW. i, SW. J, NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. i; Sees. 5 to 9, inclusive; Sec. 10, SW. i of X^W. i, SW. }, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 14, SW. i of XW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sees. 15 to 18, inclusive; Sec. 19, N. i, XE. J of SW. i, SE. J; Sees. 20 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, SW. i of X\T. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sees. 25 to 28, ia elusive; Sec. 29, X. J, X. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }, SE. J; See. 30, E. i of XE. i; Sec. 32, X. i of XE. i SE. i of NE. }; Sec. 33, N.^ofNE.i,W.icfNW.i,N.iofSW.i,SE.iof SW.i, SW.iofSE.i; See. 34, NE. i, X. J of NW. i, SE; i of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; See. 35, all; See. 36, aU. 6BI>EES and COEEESPdNDENCE. 331 T. 35 N., R. 83 W., Sec. 19, SW. J of NW. i, SE. i of SW. }; Sec. 29, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 80, NW. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. J, NE. i of NW. }, SE.i; Sec. 31, E. i, SE. i of N iV. i, NE. i of SW. }, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 32, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. -}. T. 84 N., R. 84 W., Sec. 1, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 12, E. i of E. J; Sec. 13, NE. i of NE. i, S. i of N. J, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 14, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 24, NE. I of NE. i. T.35N.,R.84W.,Sec. 1, W. JofNW. J, SW. i; Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive; Sec. 12, W. i; Sec. 13, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sees. 14 to 17, inclusive; Sec. 18, NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. } of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 20, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, N. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i; Sec. 28, N. i of NE. J, NW. i; Sec. 24, N.J of N.J; Sec. 27, N. i of NW. 1, SW. i of NW. i; Sec. 28, N. i, SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 29, E. i of E. i, NW. i of NE. J; Sec. 33, W. J of NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, NW. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i. T. 36 N., R. 84 W., Sec. 5, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. J of SE. i; Sec. 15, NW. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, SW. J, W. i of SE. i; Sees. 16 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 23, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i; See. 26, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. J of SE. J; Sees. 27 to 35, inclusive; See. 36, W. i of SW. i. T. 37 N., R. 84 W., Sec. 31, NW. J of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, SW. }, NW. J of SE. J, S. JofSE. i; Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. i T.85N.,R.85W.,See. 1, all; Sec. 2, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. }; Sec. 3, N. i, N. i of S. i, SW. } of SW. i; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, NE. i, E. J of SE. J; Sec. 9, E. i, N. i of NW. i SE. Jof NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. I of SE. i; See. 12, NE. J, N. I of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE.i of SE.I; Sec. 14, W. i of SW. i; See. 15, N. 4, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 16, N. J of NE. {, SE. J of NE. i; Sec. 22, NE. J of NE. i; Sec. 23, NW. i of NW. i. 332 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 36 N., R. 85W., Sees. 1 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 7, NE. i, NE.iof NW. h N. ^of SE.i, SE. iof SE. i; Sees. 8 to 17, inclusive; Sec. 20, E. I, E. i ofW. i; Sees. 21 to 28, inclusive; Sec. 29, E. J, E.J of W.J; Sec. 32, NE. i, E. J of NW. i, SE. i; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 37 N., R. 85W., Sec. 7, W. J of SW. }, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 16, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 17, KW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, S. }; Sees. 18 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, SW. i of NE. i, NW. i of NW. |, S. J of NW. J, S. J; Sec. 23, NW. i of SW. h S. J of SW. i; Sec. 25, SW. i, S. J of SE. J; Sec. 26, NW. i of NE. i, S. J of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 27 to 36, inclusive. T. 36 N., R. 86 W., Sec. 1, N. J of NE. J, SE. } of NE. h NE. i of SE. J. T. 37 N., B. 86 W., Sec. 1, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 2, S. J of NW. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. } of SE. {; Sees. 3 to 11, inclusive; Sec. 12, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 13 to 17, ineliisive; Sec. 18, N. J, KE. i of SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. |, N. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 21, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }, SE. J; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, N. i, N. J of SE. i; See. 35, N.J of NE. J; See. 36, N. J, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J. Sec. 28, N. J of NE. J. T. 38 N., R. 86 W., Sec. 19, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, NW. i of SW. i, S. J of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; See. 30, S. J of NE. }, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 31, all; See. 32, all; Sec. 33, S. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 34, S. J 6i SW. J. WooDKOW Wilson President. 27 April 1915. navaii reserve of april 30, 1915. April 21, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In accordance with your instructions to prepare an order for a naval petroleum reserve covering the Teapot dome in east-central Wyoming, I have prepared for OBDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 333 submission to the President the following order of withdrawal (Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 3, Wyoming No. 1), involving 9,481 acres, in Natrona County. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Apr 24 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Feanklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal naval petroleum reserve no. 3, wyoming no. 1 It is hereby ordered that all lands hereinafter described and heretofore forming a part of Petroleum Reserve No. 8, withdrawn on July 2, 1910,' from settlement, loca- tion, sale, or entry and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation under the authority of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases,'' as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), shall hereafter constitute Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 3, and shall be held for the exclusive use or benefit of the United States Navy until this order is revoked by the President or by Congress. To this end and for this public purpose the order of July 2, 1910, is modified and the withdrawal of that date is continued and extended in so far as it affects these lands. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 38 N., R. 78 W., Sec. 2, SW. \ of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 3, all; Sec. 4, NE. i, NE. Jof NW. i, N. §of SE. \, SE. \ot SE. \; Sec. 9, E. J of NE. J, NE. \ of SE \; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, N. i, N. i of SW. }, SE. J of SW. \, SE J; Sec. 22, NE. J, NE i of NW. \, E. + of SE. J; Sec. 23, all; Sec. 26, NW. \ of NE. \, N. i of NW. \. T. 39 N., R. 78 W., Sec. 16, NE. J of SW. \, S. i of SW. \, SW. J of SE. \; Sec. 20, E. i of NE. \, SE. J; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, SW. i of NW. \, SW. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NE. \, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, E. i, E. i of NW. i, N. J of SW. \, SE. i of SW. 1; Sec. 32, N. i of NE. \, SE. \ of NE. \; Sec. 33, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. \ of SW. \, SE. i; Sec. 34, all; Sec. 35, SW. i of NW. \, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. J. WooDRow Wilson Preddent. 30 April 1915. > See p. 206. 334 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. restoration of april 30, 1915. April 21, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. In compliance with your instructions, the following order of restoration (Petroleum Restoration No. 23, California No. 11), involving 1,439 acres of patented lands in the San Joaquin VaUey, California, at present included in Petroleum Beserve No. 29, California No. 14,^ has been prepared for your consideration. The lands involved are not included in coal, potash, phosphate, or power-site reserves, or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Apr 22 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. . Franklin K Lane Order of Restoration petroleum restoration no. 23, CALIFORNIA NO. 11 So much of the order of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserve No. 29, California No. 14,' as affects the lands hereinafter described, and patented prior to withdrawal order, is hereby revoked. San Bernardino Meridian T. 11 N., R. 19 W., Sec. 19, SW. i; Sec. 29, SW. i of SW. }; Sec. 30, SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, NW. i of NE. i, S. ^ of NB. i, NW. i, SE. i. WooDROw Wilson President. 30 April 1915. modification of april 30, 1915. Order of Modification Executive orders of July 2, 1910,^ and January 26, 1911,' creating Petroleum Re- serves No. 8 ^ and 17,^ Wyoming, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), are hereby modified to the extent of authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to approve the application filed by the Big Horn Oil & Gas Company for right of way for a gas pipe line over Sections 10, 11, and 12, Township 51 North; and Sections 21 and 28, Township 52 North; Range 93 West, Sixth Principal Meridian, Buffalo land district, Wyoming, under the provisions of the act of May 21, 1896 (29 Stat., 197). 30 April 1915. Woodrow Wilson 1 See p. 305. » See p. 206. ' See p. 242. OEDEKS AND COREESPONDENCE. 335 restoration of mat 13, 1915. May 12, 1915. Register and Receiveh, Sacramento, California. Sms: By office letter "N" of September 5, 1900,^ to tlie Marysville office the followiiig townships were suspended from disposition under agricultural laws until their alleged oil character had been investigated: Ts. 12, 13, 14 N., Rs.'2 and 3 W., M. D. M. Ts. 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 N., R. 4 W., M. D. M. Ts. 13 to 22 inclusive N., R. 5 W., M. D. M. Ts. 17 to 22 inclusive N., R. 6 W., M. D. M. Ts. 20, 21, 22 N., R. 7 W., M. D. M. By letter "N" of February 10, 1904,' to the Marysville office the suspension was revoked'as to all of the lands above described, except W. i Sec. 6, W. J Sec. 7 and NW. }, Sec. 19, T. 14 N., R. 5 W., Sees. 6 and 7, T. 15 N., R. 4 W., and T. 20 N., R. 5 W. This revocation was made as the result of an examination and recommenda- tion by a special agent of this office. The records show that by letter "N " of May 3, 1907,' to your office, the lands being in your district, the suspension of September 5, 1900, was further revoked as to the W. h Sec. 6, W. i Sec. 7, NW. i. Sec. 19, T. 14 N., R. 5 W., and Sees. 6 and 7, T. 15 N., R. 5 W., for the reason as stated in said letter that, "no further evidence has come before this office showing that these sections contain valuable mineral (oil) deposits and no applications or entries appear to have been made for lands covered thereby." It will thus be seen that the original suspension has been revoked as to all of the lands covered thereby except T. 20 N., R. 5 W., and it would appear from the wording of said letter of May 3, 1907, that said township was not included therein for the reason that it was thought that the revocation of February 10, 1904, to the Marysville office covered said latter township; said letter of May 3, 1907 stating that the revocation of February 10, covered all of the withdrawn lands except those restored therein. It appears that the withdrawal of T. 20 N., R. 5 W., was continued on recommenda- tion of a special agent in order that those persons who were in good faith endeavoring to develop oil deposits on the land in the immediate vicinity may be encouraged and protected. The records show that the greater portion of the lands in said township are covered by entries under the agricultural land laws made many years ago which have prob- ably gone to patent. The lands have never been embraced in any petroleum with- drawal, nor have they been reported as valuable for oil deposits and parties who were prospecting the lands at date of withdrawal have had ample opportunity since their withdrawal in 1900 to explore and develop the same. There appears therefore no reason for a further continuance of the suspension as to the lands inT. 20N.,R. 5W., and it is accordingly hereby revoked. Very respectfully. Clay Tallman Commis^oner. restoration of mat 14, 1916. May 7, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: It appears that certain land which has been examined by the Geological Survey and found to be nonoil in character was omitted from Petroleum Restoration No. 22, > See p. 63. « See p. 94. = See p. 99. 336 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. Wyoming No. 10, approved April 27, 1915.' The following order of restoration (Petro- leum Restoration No. 24, Wyoming No. 11), involving 40 acres, is therefore recom- mended for submission to the President for appropriate action. This land is not included in coal, potash, phosphate, or power-site reserves, or in national forests. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. May 13 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Feanklin K Lane Order of Restoration petroleum restoration no. 24, wyoming no. 11 So much of the order of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserve No. 19, Wyoming No. 4,^ as affects the land hereinafter described is hereby revoked, and all such land not otherwise reserved or withdrawn is hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and annoimced. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 32 N., R. 81 W., Sec. 30, SE. i of SE. i. WooDRow Wilson President. 14 Mat 1915. restoration of mat 35, 1916. May 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: A careful consideration of the data gathered by the Geological Survey during field investigations indicates that the lands in north-central Wyoming hereinafter listed do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The following order of restoration (Petro- leum Restoration No. 25, Wyoming No. 12), involving 4,910 acres, is therefore recom- mended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in potash or power-site reserves or in national forests, but parts of them are included in coal and phosphate reserves. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. May 20 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 1 See p. 328. - 2 See p. 248. OKDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 337 Oedeh of Restoration petrolettm restoration no. 25, wyoming no. 12 So much, of the orders of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserves Nos. 33,' 34,^ and 36,^ Wyoming Nos. 9,' 10,^ and 12,' respectively, as affects the lands hereinafter de- scribed is hereby revoked, and all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and announced. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 42 N., R. 90 W., Sec. 28, SW. i of NW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 34, SW. i of NE. i. T. 42 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 1, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 2, NW. i of SW. i, S. i of SE. J. T. 43 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 29, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 33, NW. i of NW. i, SE. { of NW. i. T. 42 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 6, NW. i of NW. J. T. 43 N., R . 93 W., Sec. 26, SE. i of SW. {, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 29, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 30, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SE. J of NW. J, E. J of SW. i, SE.i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J; Sec. 33, S. i of N. i, NE. J of SE. J; Sec. 34, NE. J of NE. i, S. i of N. J, S. J; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, W. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. 1, SE. i of SE. i. T. 43 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 5, lots 1 and 2. T. 44 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 30, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 32, NE. i of SW. J. T. 44 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 9, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 13, SW. i of NW. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 14, S. i of NE. J, NW. i, NE. J of SE. J; Sec. 15, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 16, NW. i of NW. i, NW. i of SE. J; Sec. 21, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 24, NW. J of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J. T. 45 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 34, NE. i of SW. h Also any land which may exist within the following boundaries: Beginning at the northwest comer Sec. 6, T. 42 N., R. 92 W., thence westerly to the southeast comer Sec. 36, T. 43 N., R. 93 W., thence southerly along the east range line of T. 42 N., R. 93 W., to a point one-quarter of a mile north of east quarter comer Sec. 1, T. 42 N., R. 93 W., thence easterly to a point one-quarter of a mile north of west quarter comer Sec. 6, T. 42 N., R. 92 W., thence northerly along west range line of T. 42 N., R. 92 W., to point of beginning. WooDRow Wilson President 25 May 1915. 1 See p. 318. 2 See p. 321. ' Should have been Reserve No. 35, Wyoming No. 11 (see p. 324). Corrected by letter approved July 19, 1915 (see p. 349). 15211°— Bull. 628—16 ^22 338 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. WITHDRAWAL OF MAT 87, 1916. May 24, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretart op the Interior. Sir: A careful study of the field data collected by the Geological Survey, considered in the light of recent developments in nearby areas, indicates that the lands in north- central Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. Aa these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 37, Wyoming No. 13), involving 133,687 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. May 26 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 37, wyoming no. 13 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Sixth, Principal Meridian T. 42 N., R. 90 W., Sec. 3, W. i of NE. \, E. J of NW. J, SW. \ of NW. \, SW. i, NW. i of SE. J; Sec. 4, SE. J; Sec. 7, W. J of NE. J, N. J of NW. \, NE. \ of SE. i; Sec. 8, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 9, NW. J of NE. J, E. J of NW. J; Sec. 14, SW. i of SW. \; Sec. 15, SE. i of NW. J, N. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. \; Sec. 16, NE. } of NE. i; Sec. 17, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 20, E. J of NE. J, NE. i of SE. \; Sec. 23, SW. i of NE. \, NE. \ of NW. \, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 26, NW. \ of NE. J, E. J of NW. J, NE. i of SW. \, SW. i of SW. \. T. 43 N., R. 90 W., Sec. 18, S. J of SW. J, SW. \ of SE. J; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, NW. i of NW. J, S. J of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 21, SW. \ of SW. \; Sec. 28, SW. i of NE. \, W. i, NW. i of SE. \, S. J of SE. i; Sec. 29, N. \, N. ^ of SW. \, SE. \ of SW. \, SE. J; Sec. 30, N. i; OEDEBS AND COKEESPONDENCE. 339 T. 43 N., R. 90 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 42 N., R. 91 W., Sec. T. 43 N., R. 91 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 42 N., R. 92 W., Sec. Sec. T. 43 N., R. 92 W. Sec. Sec. , Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. See. Sec. T. 44N.,R. 92W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 43N., R. 93W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. N.iofNE. i, SE. JofNE. i; N. h NE. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i; NW. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i. E. i of SW. i, S. i of SE. i. S.i; S.iofS.i; SW. i, S. J of SE. i; SW. i of NE. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i; NW. i of NW. i, S. i of N. i,"S. i; all; all; N. i, NE. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; N. i of NE. i, NE. i of NW. i; N.i, N.iofSE. i; N.JofNE. i, NW. i; NE. i, N. iofNW. i; N. i N. i of SW. i, SE. i; NE. iofNE. i; NW. i of NW. i. NW. J of NW. i; N. i of NE. i, SW. i of NE. },S. i of NW. i, NW.J of SW. i; S. JofN. i, NE. JofSE. i; S. iofNE. }. SW. J of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; NE. i, N. i of NW. J, E. i of SE. i; SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. i; all; N.iolNE. i, NE. JofNW. i, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, E. i of SE. J; NW. i of NW. i, S. 4 of N. i, S. i; NE. J, N.iofNW. i; SW. } of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; NW. } of NE. i, S. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; NW. J of SW. }, S. i of SW. i; SE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i; SE. i of SW. i; SW. i of NW. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J, S. J of SE. i; N.^N. iofS. i; NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i; E. i, E. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i, N. J, SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i. S. i of SW. i; SE. iofSB. i; S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; E. i of NE. i, W. 4 of SW. i, NE. i of SE. i; N. J, N. i of SB. i, SE. J of SE. J; SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, NW. -i of SE. i, S. J of SE. i; N. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; N. i of NE. i; S.JofN.i, S.i; SW. i of NW. i, S. i; 340 PETEOLETJM WITHDKAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 43 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 9, S. ^ofS.i; Sec. 10, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 13, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. i of SB. i; Sec. 14, NW. i of NW. h S. i of N. J, S. i; Sees. 15 to 17, inclusive; Sec. 18, N. i, N. i of S. i; Sec. 20, N. J of NE. i, NE. i of NW. i; Sec. 21, NE. i, N. ^ of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i; Sec. 22, N. J, N. ^ of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, N. i, SW. i. Sec. 24, N. i, N. J of SE. i. T. 44 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 20, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 21, S. i; Sec. 22, NW. i of SW. }, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, S. ^ of S. i; Sec. 26, SW.iofNW.i,SW.i,NW.iofSE.i,S.^ofSE.i; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 33, N. J of NE. i; Sec. 34, NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE.i; Sec. 85, N. J, N. ^ of SW. {, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 36, all. T. 45N., R. 93W., Sec. 1, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 2, SW. J, NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. J; Sec. 3, NW. i of NW. i, S. i of N. J, S. J; Sees. 4 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 7, N. i, N.iof S. i, SE. iofSE. i; Sees. 8 to 11, inclusive; See. 12, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; See. 13, W. i of E. i, W. i; See. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, N. i, N. i of SW. h SE. J; See. 17, NE. i, N. ^ of NW. i, SE, i of NW. i, NE. } of SE. i; Sec. 22, N. J of NE. J, NE. i of NW. i; Sec. 23, N. ^; See. 24, N. J of NW. i, SW. J- of NW. l T. 46N., R. 93W., Sec. 32, lot 1; Sec. 33, lots 3 and 4, SW. i of SE. i; Private land claims 37-A, 37-B, 38, 40, 42, 43, 45-A, 45-B, 46, 47-B, 47-0, 47-D. T. 43 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 4, lots 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 9, NE. i, NE. i of SE. i; See. 10, NW.iofNW.i,S.iofNW.i,N.iofSW.},SE.i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 12, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 13, N. i N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 15, N. i of NE. J; Sec. 24, NE. i, NE. i of NW. J, NE. i of SE. }; T. 44 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 19, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 32, SW. I of NW. -J. ORDERS AND COREESPONDENCE. 341 T. 45N., R.94W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; See. 3, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 4, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, N. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 11, N. i, NE. i of SW. J, N. ^ of SE. i; Sec. 12, N. i, N. J of S. i. T. 46 N., R. 94 W., Sec. 26, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 27, SW. i, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 28, S.J; Sec. 29, S. i; Sec. 30, S. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 31, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, N. J of NW. i; Sec. 32, N. J, NE. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. T. 43N., B. 95W., Sec. 1, NE. i of NE. i. T. 46N.,R. 95W., See. 25, S. i of SE. J; Sec. 36, NE. J of NE. J. T. 44 N., R. 96 W., See. 5, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. J; See. 8, NW. J, W. i of SW. h T. 44 N., R. 97 W., See. 3, SW. i of NW. i, SW. J, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 4, NE. i, N. JofNW. i, E. iofSE. i; Sec. 10, E. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i; See. 11, NE. i of NE. i, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 12, SW. } of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i; Sec. 15, E. i of E. i; Sec. 20, S. i of S. i; Sec. 21, NE. i of SW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 22, NE. i, SE. i of NW. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i; Sec. 23, NW. i; Sec. 28, N. i of NW. i; Sec. 29, N. JofN. i; Sec. 30, N. i of N. f T. 45 N., R. 97 W., Sec. 27, SE. i of NE. i, SW. i of SW. }; Sec. 30, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; See. 31, N. i, N. JofSE. J; See. 32, S. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 33, SW. i, SW. J of SE. i; See. 35, NE. i of NE. i; See. 36, SE. iofNW. i, N.JofSE. J. T. 44 N., R. 98 W., Sec. 6, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; See. 7, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 8, S. i of SW. i; See. 15, S. i of SW. i; See. 16, SW. i of NE. i, S. J of NW. {, S. J; See. 17, N. J, N. i of SE. i; Sec. 18, N. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J, NE. J of NW. i; Sec. 21, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 22, NE. i, N. J of NW. i; See. 23, S. i of NW. }, NE. J of SW. i, N. J of SE. i; See. 24, S. i of SW. i. 342 ■PETEOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATIOKS. T. 46 N., R. 98 W. T. 45N.,R. 98W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 47 N., R. 98 W., Sec. Sec. T. 44 N., R. 99 W., Sec. Sec. T. 45 N., R. 99 W., Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. T. 46N., R. 99W.,Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. 22, SE. i of SW. }, S. i of SE. J; 23, SW. i of SW. i; 25, SW. i of NE. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i; 26, NW. i of NB. i, S. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; 27, all; 28, SE. i of NE. i, S. i; 29, S. i; 30, S. i of NW. i, S. i; 31, NE. i of NE. i; 32, N. i of N. i; 33, NW. i of NE. i, N. J of NW. J; 35, N. i of NE. J; 36, NE. J, N. JofNW. J. 5, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. J of SE. J; 6, N. i, N. J of S. i; 8, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. } of NW. i, N. i of SE. {, SE. i of SE. i; 9, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i; 16, SW. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. J; 17, E. Jof NE. i; 19, SW. } of NW. J, SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; 21, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i. 22, NW. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. i, S. i; 23, SW. i of SE. i, S. i of SW. i; 25, S. i of NW. i, SW. },- 26, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. }; 27, NE. i, N. JofNW. i; 28, S. i of SW. i; 29, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i, S. i; 30, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. } of NW. i, NE. J of SE.i; 32, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J; 33, N. ^, NE. J of SW. i, N. i of SE. i; 34, N. i, N.JofS. i; 35, N. i, N.iofS. i; 36, NW. i. 31, S. i oi S. i; 32, SW. i of SW. i. 1, N. i, NE. } of SW. i, SE. i; 12, N. J of NE. J, SE. J of NE. i, NE. i of SE. {. 24, S. i of SW. }, SW. i of SE. J; 25, all; 26, E. J of SE. J; 35, E. i of NE. i, NE. J of SE. J; 36, W. i of E. }, W. i. 1, NE. i, S. i of NW. J, S. i; 2, S. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. J of SW. }, SE. i of SW. i, SE.i; 3, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. J of NW. J, SW. h N. ^ of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; 4, SE. i of SE. }; ORDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 343 T. 46N., R. 99 W., Sec. 9, E. JofE. ^; Sec. 10, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 11, E. i of NE. i, S. i; Sec. 12, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sec. 13, W. i, SW. J of SE. i; See. 14, N. i, NE. i of SW. }, N. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 15, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, NE. i of NW. J; Sec. 24, N. i NE. i of SW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. }. T.47N.,R. 99W.,Sec. 5, SW. i of NE. i, W.^W. J of SE.i; Sec. 6, NE. i, E. J of NW. J, N. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 7, E. i of E. J; Sec. 8, W. iofE. i, W. i; Sec. 17, NW. i of NE. J, S. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. i; Sec. 18, E. i of E. J; Sec. 19, NE. i, S. J of NW. J, S. J; Sec. 20, N. J, SW. i, W. i of SE. J; Sec. 36, SE. i of SE. J; T. 48 N., B. 99 W., Sec. 30, SW. i of NW. i, W. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 31, NW.iofNE.},S.JofNE.i,NW.i,N.iofSW.}, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 32, SW. i of SW. J. T. 46 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, E.J, E.J of W.f T. 47 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 3, NW. iof SW. i, S. J of SW. i; Sec. 4, NW.iofNE.J,S.JofNE.J,E.JofNW.i,SE.J; Sec. 9, NE. i of NE. }; Sec. 10, NW. Jof NE. J, S. J of NE. J, NW. i, NE. i of SW. J, N. i of SE. i; Sec. 11, SW. i of NW. i, SW. }, SW. J of SE. J; Sec. 13, SW. i of NW. i, SW. J, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 15, S. J of NW. i, SW. }, W. J of SE. J; Sec. 16, S. i of NE. i, SE. J of NW. i, NE. J of SW. }, S. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 20, NE. i of SW. i, S. J of SW. }, SE. J; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, NW. i of NE. J, S. i of NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. iofSB. i; Sec. 26, NW. i of NE. i, N. J of NW. i; Sec. 27, N. J; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, all; Sec. 32, E. J, E. J of W. i, NW. i of NW. J; Sec. 33, W. i of NE. J, NW. }, S. J. T. 48 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 18, S. J of NW. i, SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 19, W. Jof E. i, W. J; Sec. 21, S. i of NE. i, NE. i of SW. J, S. J of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 22, S. JofN. i, S. i; Sec. 23, S. i of N.J, S.J; Sec. 24, SW. i, SA¥. J of SE. J; Sec. 25, N. J, NE. i of SW. }, N. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE.}; 344 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 48 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 26, N. i of N. i, SE. i of NE. i; Sec. 27, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 28, N. J of NE. J, SW. J of NE. J, W. i W. J of SE. i; Sec. 30,W.iofNE.i,NW.i,N.iofSW.i,NW.iofSE.i; Sec. 33, W. i of E. i, NW. i, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 36, NE. i of NE. J. T. 50 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 2, W. JofW. i; Sec. 3, B. i; Sec. 7, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 8, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, E. ^; Sec. 11, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 14, W. i of NW. i; Sec. 15, NE. i, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, N. J of SE. }, SW. { of SE. i; Sec. 16, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Sec. 17, lots 1, 2, 3, and 5, NW. J, N. i of SW. }, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 18, N. i of N. J, SB. J of NE. J; Private land claims 39 and 56. T. 51 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 3, W. J of E. i, E. i of W. J, NW. i of NW. J; Sec. 10, W. iofE. iW. i; Sec. 15, W. JofE. i, W. i; Sec. 22, W. i of E. i, NW. J, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 27, W. i of E. J, E. i of W. J; Sec. 34, W. i of E. J, E. i of W. J. T. 52 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 16, lots 6 and 7; Sec. 17, lota 1, 2, 3, and 4, NW. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 18, NE. i, S. i of NW. J, SW. i, N. J of SE. J, SW. J ofSE. i; Sec. 19, NW. iofNW. i; Sec. 20, NE. iof NE. J; Sec. 21, W. i of NE. i, NW. i, NE. i of SW. J, SB. J; Sec. 27, W. J of NW. i, SW. J; Sec. 28, N. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. J, SE. J of SW. J, NE. i of SE. J, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, W. i of NW. J; Sec. 33, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 34, SW. i of NW. i, SW. i, SW. J of SE. J. T. 48 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 1, W. J of SW. i; Sec. 2, NW. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 3 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 8, NE. }; Sec. 9, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, W. i of W. ^; Sec. 13, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SB. J; Sec. 16, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 22, N. i of NE. 1, SE. i of NE. }; OBDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 345 T. 48N.,R. lOlW., Sec. 23, N. i; N. ^ of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, all; Sec. 25, N. i, NE. i of 8E. i; Sec. 26, N. i of NE. h T. 49N., R. lOlW., Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 17, lots 6, 7, and 8; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, W. i of W. J; Sec. 27, lota 1 and 2; Sec. 28, lota 1 and 2; Sec. 29, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, W. i of W. J; Sees. 30 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, lotsl,2,and3,W.iofNW.i,SE.iofNW.i,S.J; Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, SW. i; Private land claims 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 79-D, 80-A, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 89-L. T. 50 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 1, SW. i, SW. { of SE. i; Sec. 2, lot 4, NW. i of NE. i, S. i of NE. i, E. i of NW. i, SE.i; Sec. 3, lot 1; Sec. 12, lots 1, 2, and 4, NW. i of NE. i, S. J of NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i; Sec. 13, lot 1; Private land claim 56. T. 51 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, lot 1, SE. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 3, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 4, lots 8 and 11; Sec. 9, lot 8; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, all; Sec. 12, lots 5, 6 ,7, 8, 9, 10, 11; Sec. 14, lota 10 and 11; Sec. 15, lots 1 and 2. Sec. 34, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8; Sec. 35, lots 3 and 7, SE. J of SW. i; Private land claims 37, 38, 52, 55, 56-B, 56-C, 56-D, 57, 58, 59^ 63, 68-B, 68-C, 69, 70, 73-A, 73-B, 73-C, 73-D, 73-E, 73-F, and 73-H. T. 52 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 13, NE. i of SE. J, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 24, E.^, E.^ofW. J; Sec. 25, E. i, E. i of NW. i; Sec. 36, lota 1, 3, 4, and 5; Private land claims 45 and 63. T. 48N., R. 102W., Sec. 1, all: Sec. 2, NE. i. T. 49 N., R. 102 W., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sec. 35, E. i; See. 36; all; Private land claims 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 60, 61, 80, 81, 83, 84, 85 and 86. 346 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. And all land that may be included within the following boundaries: Beginning at the southeast comer of lot 5, Sec. 35, T. 49 N., R. 101 W. ; thence due south to a point on the north township line of T. 48 N., R. 101 W., due south of said comer; thence westerly along the north township line of T. 48 N., Rs. 101 and 102 W., to a point due south of the south quarter comer of Sec. 35, T. 49 N., R. 102 W. ; thence due north to said south quarter corner of Sec. 35, T. 49 N., R. 102 W.; thence easterly along the south township line of T. 49 N., Rs. 101 and 102 W. , to point of beginning. Also any land which may be included within the following boundaries: Begin- ning at the southwest comer, Sec. 18, T. 43 N., R. 92 W.; thence westerly to the southeast corner, Sec. 13, T. 43 N., R. 93 W.; thence southerly along the east range line of T. 43 N., R. 93 W., to the southeast comer. Sec. 24, T. 43 N., R. 93 W.; thence easterly to the southwest corner. Sec. 19, T. 43 N., R. 92 W.; thence northerly along the west range line of T. 43 N., R. 92 W., to point of beginning. Also any land which may be included within the following boundaries: Begin- ning at the southwest corner. Sec. 30, T. 44 N., R. 92 W.; thence westerly to the southeast corner. Sec. 25, T. 44 N., R. 93 W.; thence southerly along the east range line of Ts. 43 and 44 N., R. 93 W., to the southeast corner. Sec. 1, T. 43 N., R. 93 W.; thence easterly to the southwest comer. Sec. 6, T. 43 N., R. 92 W. ; thence northerly along the west range line of Ts. 43 and 44 N. , R. 92 W., to point of beginning. WooDROW Wilson President. 27 Mat 1915. MODIFICATION OF MAT 37, 1915. May 24, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary oi' the Interior. Sir: In readjusting the outlines of outstanding petroleum withdrawals in the southern portion of the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming, it has been found that in certain townships the outlines of Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8, approved by the President May 6, 1914,^ are not in conformity with the latest resurvey township plats now avail- able. In order, therefore, that the withdrawal may conform to the official surveys the following order of modification is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. May 26 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Modification petroleum reserve no. 32, WYOMING NO. 8. It is hereby ordered that so much of the order of withdrawal of May 6, 1914, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8, as describes lands in T. 50 N., R. 100 W., T. 53 N., R. 102 W., and T. 54 N., R. 102 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, 1 See p. 313. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCB. 347 be and hereby is modified to conform to the latest official survey, and to describe said lands in terms of said survey as follows: T. 50 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 3, lots 3 and 4, S. ^ of NW. }, SW. i; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, all; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, lot 1, NE. i, E. i of NW. J, N. J of SE. }; Sec. 8, lot 1, N. i, N. i of SW. i, NW. i of SE. i; Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, N. i, NE. } of SE. i; Sec. 10, W. i; Sec. 15, N. 4 of NW. i; Sec. 16, lot 1. T. 53 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 1, lots 5, 7, 8, and 9, SE. h tracts 53G, 53H, 531, and 53 J; Sec. 12, E. i of NE. }. T. 54 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 36, lot 6, tracts 53E and 53F. WooDEOw Wilson President. 27 May 1915. correction of june 15, 1915. June 10, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In order to correct an erroneous land description I recommend that in Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8,' approved by the President May 6, 1914, the follow- ing modification be made : Change T. SI N., R. 101 W., Sec. IS, lots S and 4. To read T. 51 N., E. 101 W., Sec. 13, lots 6 and 7. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. JuN 12 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Approved 15 June 1915 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WooDROW Wilson President. modification of june 33, 1915. June 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In drafting the order of Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8, ' approved by the President on May 6, 1914, the latest Land Office survey of T. 53 N., R. 101 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, made in 1883, was used. This township has been resur- veyed and the plat thereof was approved on June 13, 1914. In order, therefore, to 1 See p. 313. 348 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. make the oil withdrawal conform to the official survey the following order of modifica- tion is recommended for submission to the President. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. JuN 17 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order op Modieication petroleum reserve no. 32, wyoming no. 8 It is hereby ordered that so much of the order of withdrawal of May 6, 1914, creating Petroleum Reserve No. 32, Wyoming No. 8, as describes lands in T. 53 N., R. 101 W., Sixth Principal Meridian, Wyoming, be and hereby is modified to conform to the latest ofiicial survey, and to describe said lands in terms of said survey as follows: T. 53 N., R. 101 W., Sec. 5, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 6, lots 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, SW. J of NE. \, SE. } of NW. h E. i of SW. i, SE. \; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW. \ of NE. \, NW. \, N. i of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i, N. i of SE. 1; Sec. 9, lot 2; Sec. 16, lots 4 and 5, SW. \ of SE. J; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, NE. \, NE. J of NW. \, N. i of SE. \, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 20, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, E. J, NE. i of NW. \; Sec. 21, lots 1 and 2, W. J of NE. i, SE. } of NE. }, W. i, NW. iofSE. i; Sec. 28, all; Sec. 29, lots 1, 2, and 3, NW. i of NE. \. Private land claims 39, 70, 72, 74-D, and 77. WooDRow Wilson President. 22 June 1915. restokation of july 19, 1916. _, „ , . June 30, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: A careful consideration of the data gathered by the Geological Survey during field investigations indicates that the lands in north-central Wyoming hereinafter listed do not contain valuable deposits of oil or gas. The following order of restoration (Petroleum Restoration No. 26, Wyoming No. 13), involving 469 acres, is therefore recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. These lands are not included in coal, potash, or power-site reserves or in national forests, but parts of them are included in phosphate reserves. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. JuL-8 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. A A Jones Acting Secretary. OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 349 Order of Restoration petroleum restoration no. 26, wyoming no. 13 So much of the order of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserve No. 33, Wyoming No. 9, ' as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked, and all such lands not otherwise reserved or withdrawn are hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined upon and announced. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 42 N., R. 93 W., Sec. 1, N. ^ of N. i; Sec. 2, N. ^of N. i; Sec. 3, N. Jof N.|. WooDRow Wilson President 19 July 1915. correction op july 19, 1916. June 30, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In order to correct a clerical error I recommend that in Petroleum Restoration No. 25, Wyoming No. 12,^ approved May 25, 1915, the following modification be made: Change the phrase: So much of the orders of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserves Nos. 33, 34, and 36, Wyoming Nos. 9, 10, and 12, respectively, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked, ***** To read : So much of the orders of withdrawal creating Petroleum Reserves Nos. 33, 34, and 35, Wyoming Nos. 9, 10, and 11, respectively, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked, ***** Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. JuL-1 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K' Lane Approved 19 July 1915 and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WooDROW Wilson President. withdrawal of august 85, 1915. August 14, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary op the Interior. Sir: A careful study of the field data collected by the Geological Survey, considered in the light of recent developments in nearby areas, indicates that the lands in north- ' See p. 318, 2 gee p. 336, 350 PETEOLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. central Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 38, Wyoming No. 14), involving 34,943 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. BespectfuUy, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Aua 20 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. A A Jones Acting Secretary. Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 38, wyoming no. 14 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agricultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 49 N., R. 101 W., Private land claims 54, 55, 57, and 58. T. 50 N., R. 101 W., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Private land claims 39, 40, 48, 50-A, 50-D, 50-E, 51, and 61. T. 51 N., R. 101 W., Sees. 31 to 33, inclusive; Private land claims 41 and 61. T. 47 N., B. 102 W., Sec. 5, S. J; Sees. 6 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 27, all; Sec. 28, N. \. T. 50 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 1, aU; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 24, all; Private land claims 50, 53, 54, 56-A, 56-B, 56-C, 56-D, 57, 79, 80-A, 80-B, 80-C, 80-D, 81, and 82. T. 51 N., R. 102 W., Sec. 36, all; Private land claim 39. T. 47 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, N. i, SE. i; Sec. 11, all; OEDEES AND COBEESPONDENCE. 351 T. 47 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, N. i, SE. J. T. 48 N., R. 103 W., Sec. 15, SW. i; Sec. 16, S. i; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, E. i; Sec. 19, NE. i; Sees. 20 to 22, inclusive; Sec. 23, W. i; Sees. 26 to 28, inclusive; Sec. 29, E. J; Sec. 33, N. i, SE. J; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. WooDBOw Wilson President. 25 August 1915. correction of august 35, 1915. August 14, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In order to correct an erroneous land description, I recommend that in Petroleum Reserve No. 8 (Wyoming No. 1),' approved by the President July 2, 1910, ratifying, confirming, and continuing Temporary Petroleum Withdrawal No. 6, approved Octo- ber 12, 1909, the following modification be made: Change T. 23 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, U, 17, 18, 19, and 20, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, SE. i. To read T. 23 N., R. 115 W., Sec. 31, lots 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, and 20, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J, SE. J. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Aug 20 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. A A Jones Acting Secretary Approved and referred to the Secretary of the Interior. WooDRow Wilson President. 25 August 1915 WITHDRAWAL OF OCTOBER 35, 1915. October 15, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in the Bighorn Basin, Wyoming, hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands 1 See p. 206, 352 PETBOLETJM WITHDEAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 39, Wyoming No. 15), involving 20,926 acres, is recommended tor submission to the Presi- dent for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Oct 20 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 39, wyoming no. 15 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress ap- proved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agricultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Sixth Principal Meridian T. 46 N., R. 88 W., Sec. 6, SW. i, SW.^ot SE. J; Sec. 7, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }, W. i, SE. }; Sec. -8, SW. i of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i; Sec. 17, W. J of NE. J, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, NE. i, N. J of NW. J, SE. i of NW. J; Sec. 20, NW. i of NE. }, NW. i. T. 46N., R. 89W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, SE. JofNE. i, E. iofSEJ; Sec. 12, E. i, NW. }, E. i of SW. J; Sec. 13, NE. i, E. i of SE. J. T. 47 N., R. 89 W., Sec. 18, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. J; Sec. 19, N. J, N. i of SW. }, SE. J of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 20, W. i of NW. J, NW. i of SW. J. T. 47 N., R. 90 W., Sec. 13, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 24, E. i of NE. J. T. 48 N., R. 90 W., Sec, 6, NW. i, NW. i of SW. J. T. 49 N., R. 90 W., Sec. 31, NW. i of NW. J, S. i of NW. i, SW. i. T. 48 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 1, N. h SW. i, N. i of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 2, N. i, N. i of SW. i SE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 3, N. i of NE. J, SB. } of NE. J; Sec. 11, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 12,,NW. iof NW. i. T. 49 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 5, lot 7, S. J of SW. J; Sec. 6, lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, SE. i of NW. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, all; OEDEBS AND COEBESPONDENCE. 353 T. 49 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SW. i of NW. }, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 10, lots 3 and 6, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 15, lots 3, 4, and 5, W. i; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 19, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 20, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, all; Sec. 23, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 24, lot 3; Sec. 25, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SW. i of NW. 1, SW. i, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, all; Sec' 28, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 29, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. i; Sec. 33, NE. h NE. i of SE. {; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive; Private land claims 37, 39, 41, 46B, 46C, 46D, 58, and 69. T. 50 N., R. 91 W., Sec. 30, SW. i of SW. {. T. 49N., R. 92W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, NE. i, E. i of NW: }, N. i of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 12, NE. i, N. J of NW. i, SE. J of NW. {, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i. T. 50 N., R. 92 W., Sec. 35, SE. i of SW. i, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 36, S. i of S. J. Also any land which may be included within the following boundaries: Beginning at a point one-quarter of a mile east of the southeast township corner of T. 49 N., R. 91 W.; thence westerly along the south township line of T. 49 N., Rs. 90 and 91 W., to a point one-quarter of a mile west of the south quarter corner of Sec. 34, T. 49 N., R. 91 W.; thence southerly to the north quarter corner of Sec. 3, T. 48 N., R. 91 W.; thence easterly along the north township line of T. 48 N., Rs. 90 and 91 W., to the north quarter corner of Sec. 6, T. 48 N., R. 90 W.; thence northerly to point of beginning. Also any land which may be included within the following boundaries: Beginning at the northeast township corner of T. 49 N., R. 92 W.; thence southerly along the east range line of T. 49 N., R. 92 W., to a point one- quarter of a mile south of the southeast corner of Sec. 12, T. 49 N., R. 92 W.; thence easterly to the west quarter corner of Sec. 18, T. 49 N., R. 91 W.; thencenortherly along the west range line of T. 49 N., R. 91 W., to the north- west township corner of T. 49 N., R. 91 W.; thence westerly to point of beginning. WooDEOw Wilson President 25 OCTOBEE 1915. 15211°— Bull. 623—16 23 354 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. WITHDRAWAL OF DECEMBER 6, 1916 (MONTANA). November 23, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in southern Montana hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 40, Mon- tana No. 1), involving 143,336 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Dec 3 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 40, MONTANA NO. 1 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minera,ls," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Montana Meridian T. 3 N., R. 19 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, E. i; Sec. 11, N. i; Sec. 12, N. 4, N. iof SE. i. T. 4 N., R. 19 E., Sees. 24 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 34, E. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 3 N., R. 20 E., Sees. 1 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, N. i; Sees. 22 to 25, inclusive. "T. 4 N., R. 20 E., Sees. 8 to 36, inclusive. T. 3 N., R. 21 E., Sees. 1 to 30, inclusive; Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 4 N., R. 21 E., Sees. 7 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 14 to 36, inclusive. T. 2 N., R. 22 E., Sees. 4 to 6, inclusive. T. 3 N., R. 22 E., Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 4 N., R. 22 E., Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive. ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 355 T. 6 S., R. 20 E., Sees. 13 to 17, inclusive; ~ Sees. 20 to 29, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 7 S., B. 20 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive. T. 6 S., K. 21 E., Sees. 18 to 36, inclusive. T. 7 S., B. 21 E., Sees. 1 to 15, inclusive. T. 6 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 29, S. J; Sec. 30, lots 3 and 4, SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all. T. 7 S., R. 22 E., Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, all. T. 9 S., R. 22 E., Sec. 12, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 13, NE. }, NE. J of NW. {, S. i of NW. }, S i; Sec. 24, E. J, E. i of W. i, NW. J of NW. i; Sec. 25, E. i, NE. i of NW. i; Sec. 36, E. i of NE. i. T. 9 S., R. 23 E., Sec. 7, S. i; Sec. 8, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, S. i of SW. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 15, SW. i, W. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 16, S. iofNW. i, S. i; Sec. 17, S. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 18 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sees. 25 to 30, inclusive; See. 31, N. i, NE. i of SW. }, SE i; Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 9 S., R. 24 E., Sec. 19, W. i of SW. i; Sec. 30, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, W. i of SW. f WooDRow Wilson President. 6 December 1915. withdrawal of december 6, 1915 (wyoming). November 23, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in north- western Wyoming hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 41, Wyoming No. 16), involving 30,894 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Dec-3 1915 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane 356 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. Okdeh of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 41, wyoming no. 16 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawnfrom settlement, loca- tion, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Sixth Pnndpal Meridian T. 56N.,R. 95W., Sec. 2, lots land 2; Sec. 3, lots 1 and 2; Sec. 4, lot 4; Private land claims 47-A, 48, 49-A, 67, 69, 70-A, 70-B, 71, 109-A, and 109-B. T. 57 N., R. 95 W., Sec. 22, SE. i; Sec. 23, S. i; Sec. 24, S. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, all; Sec. 27, E. i; Sec. 34, E. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 57 N., R. 97 W., Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive; T. 58 N., R. 97 W., Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive. T. 57N.,R. 98W., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 12, all. T. 58 N., R. 98 W., Sees. 23 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 36, all. T. 57 N., R. 99 W., Sees. 4 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, N. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 16, NW. i of NE. i, NW. i, N. i of SW. J, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 18, N. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 20, N. iofN. J; Sec. 21,NW. iofNW. i. T. 58N.,R. 99W., Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, all ; Sec. 21, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T.57N.,R.100W.,Sec. 1, all; (unsurveyed) Sec. 2, E. J; Sec. 11, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 12, N. i E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 13, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J. T. 58 N., R. 100 W., Sec. 21, NE. J of NE. }; (unsurveyed) Sec. 22, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J, SE. J; Sees. 23 to 26, inclusive; ORDEES AND COREESPONDENCE. 357 T. 58N.,R.lQ0W.,Sec. 27, NE. i, NE. } of NW. i N. J of SE. i, SE. i of (unsurveyed) SE. i; Sec. 34, NE. iofNE. i; Sec. 35, N. h E. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 36, all. WooDROw Wilson President. 6 December 1915. WITHDRAWAL OF JANUARY 11, 1916 (MONTANA). December 22, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary or the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey indicate that the lands in south- central Montana hereinafter listed contain deposits of oil and gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 42, Montana No. 2), involving 218,511 acres, is recommended for submission to the Presi- dent for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Jan 10 1916 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Franklin K Lane Order of Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 42, MONTANA NO. 2 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, loca- tion, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Montana Meridian T. 4N., R. 8E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 10, N. h E. i of SW. h SE. i; Sees. 11 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 15, E. J, E. iofW. i; Sec. 22, E. J; Sees. 23 to 25, inclusive; Sec. 26, N. i, NE. J-of SW.- i, SE. }; Sec. 27, NE. i of NE. h T. 5 N., R. 8 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive; Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. 358 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 6N., R. 8E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, SE. i of NE. h NE. i of SW. i, S. i of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 10, E. I of NE. i, SE. i; Sees. 11 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 15, E. i;_ Sec. 22, E. i; Sees. 23 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, E. J; Sec. 34, E. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 4 N., R. 9 E., Sees. 4 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, N. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. }; Sec. 16, W. i of E. i, W. i; Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sec. 21, W. i; Sec. 28, NW. iofNW. i; Sec. 29, N. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. i; Sec. 30, all. T. 5 N., U. 9 E., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive. T. 6N., R.9E., Sec. 5, SW. Jof NW. i, SW. i, W. Jof SE. i, SE. Jof SE. i; Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, W. iofNW. J, SW. 1; Sec. 16, W. J; Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sec. 21, W. i; Sec. 28, W. i; Sees. 29 to 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, W. i. T. 7 N., R. 9 E., Sec. 2, SW. } of NW. i, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i; See. 3, all; Sec. 4, all; Sec. 5, E. i of E. i; Sec. 8, E. iofNE. i; Sec. 9, all; Sec. 10, all; Sec. 11, W. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 13, SW. i of NW. h W. i of SW. i; Sec. 14, all; Sec. 15, all; Sec. 16, E. i, E. i of NW. i; Sec. 21, E. iofNE. i; See. 22, all; See. 23, all; Sec. 24, SW. } of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 27, NE. {, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 35, N. i of NE. J; Sec. 36, N. J of NE. J, SW. i of NE. J, NW. J. OBDEBS AND COBBESPONDENCE. 359 T. 8N., R. 9E.,Sec. 27, S. i of SW. J; Sec. 28, S. i; Sec. 32, E. i of E. J; Sec. 33, all; Sec. 34, W. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; T. 7 N., R. 11 E., Sec. 1, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, S. J; Sec. 2, NE. iofSE. J, S. iofSE. i; Sec. 10, SE. iofSE. i; Sec. 11, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, S. i; Sees. 12 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 15, NE. i, SE. } of NW. i, S. i; Sec. 21, E. i of E. i; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, N. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 34, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, NE. i of SE. i; Sec. 35, N. i, N. i of SW. i, NW. } of SE. i; Sec. 36, N. i. T. 8 N., R. ll.E., Sec. 36, SE. J of SW. J, NE. i of SE. i, S. i of SE. }. T. 6 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, and 8. T. 7 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 4, SW. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. i; Sees. 5 to 9, inclusive; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 15, NW. i, N. J of SW. i, SW. i of SW. i; Sees. 16 to 20, inclusive; Sec. 21, N. i, SW. i, NW. i of SE. J; Sec. 22, NW. iofNW. i; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, S. i of NE. }, SE. J; Sec. 28, W. i of NW. i, NW. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, N. i, SW. }, N. J of SE. i, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 35, E. Jof NE. i; Sec. 36, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i. T. 8 N., R. 12 E., Sec. 31, S. i; Sec. 32, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. }. T. 6 N., R. 13 E., Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, N. J of SW. i; Sec. 2, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, N. i of S. i; Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20, N. J of S. *; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18; Sec. 5, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 16; Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. T. 7 N., R. 13 E., Sec. 9, NE. i of NE. J, S. i of NE. J, NE. J of SW. i, S. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 10, W. * of NE. J, SE. } of NE. i, W. i SE. i; Sec. 11, SW. i of NW. i, SWi, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 13, SW. i of NE. i, W. J of NW. }, SE. J of NW. i, S. i; Sees. 14 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, SE. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. i; Sec. 20, E. i of NE. j, SE. J of SW. i, SE. J; Sees. 21 to 36, inclusive. 360 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 6 N., B. 14 E., See. G, lots 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12. T. 7 N., B. 14 E., Sec. 18, SW. i of SW. J; Sec. 19, W. i, SW. i of SE. J; Sec. 30, W. i of NE. J, W. J; Sec, 31, W. A. T. 6 N., B. Ifi E., Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3* 4, 6, 7, and 8. T. 7 N., B. 16 E., See. 24, SE. i of NE. J, NE. i of SE. J, S. i of SE. J; See. 25, E. i; Sec. 36, E. i, S. i of SW. J. T. 6 N., B. 17 E., Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, N. i of SW. i, SW. J of SW. i; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, N. i of SE. i, SE. iof SE. i; Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; See. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. T. 7 N., B. 17 E., Sec. 19, W. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. i, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 20, S. i of NW. }, S. i; See. 21, SW. Jof SW. 1; . Sec. 27, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 28, SW. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J; Sees. 29 to 33, inclusive; Sec. '34, W. i, SW. i of SE. }. 25, E. i of NE. i, SE. J; 36, E. J. 1, N. J, N. J of SW. i, SE. i of SW. }, SE. i; 2, NE. i, N. J of NW. I, NE. } of SE. i. 1 to 5, imclusive; 6, NE. i, E. ^ofSE. J; 7, E. i of NE. i; 8 to 16, inclusive; 17, N. i, E. } of SW. }, SE. J; 20, NE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sees. 21 to 27, inclusive; Sec. 28, NE. J, N. J of NW. J, SE. i of NW. i, N. i of SE. }, SE. i of SE. J; See. 34, NE. }, N. J of NW. }, SE. i of NW. i, N. A of SE. J SE. i of SE, i; Sec. 35, all; See. 36, all. T. 9 N., B. 20 E., Sec. 16, NW. i of SW. J, S. * of SW. }, SW. i of SE. J- See. 17, S. i of SW. i, SE. i; See. 18, SE. } of SE. {; Sec. 19, NE. i, SE, } of NW. J, S. i; Sec. 20, all; Sec. 21, all; Sec. 22, SW, 1 of NE, J, W. i of NW, i, SE. } of NW. }, S *; Sec. 23, SW. i of SW. i; Sec. 25, SW. J of SW. J; Sec. 26, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, SB. i; Sees. 27 to 35, inclusive; Sec. 36, SW. i of NE. J, W. §, SE. }. T. 7 N., B. 21 E., See. 5, NW. J of NE. J, N. i of NW. i, SW. i of NW. i; Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, S. J of NE. J, SE. J of NW.' {. T. 9N.^ , B. 19 E, , Sec, Sec, T. 7N., ,E. 20 E, , Sec. Sec. T. 8N., ,B. 20 E, , Sees. "See. Sec. Sees, See, Sec, OEDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 361 T. 8 N., R. 21 E., Sec. 4, W. iofSW. i; Sec, 5, lots 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, S. i; Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE.i; Sec. 15, W.JofW.i, SE.JofSW.i; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, W.J; Sec. 27, NW. i, W. JofSW. i; Sees. 28 to 32, inclusive; Sec. 33, N. i of NE. }, SW. i of NE. i, NW. }, N. J of SW. J, SW. i of SW. i. T. 9 N., R. 21 E., Sec. 31, SW. J of SW. J. T. 2 S., R. 10 E., Sec. 13, S. J of S. i; Sec. 14, S. i of S. i; Sec. 15, S. i of NW. J, S. J; Sec. 16, S. i of N. J, S. J; Sec. 17, all; Sec. 20, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. i, SE. J; Sees. 21 to 24, inclusive; Sec. 25, N. i, N. J of SW. J, SE. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, SW. } of NE. J, S. i of NW. i, N. J of SW. i, NW, i of SE. i; Sec. 27, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, S. J of NE. i, SE. J of NW. i; Sec. 28, lota 1 and 2, N. i of NW. i; T. 2 S„ R. 11 E,, Sec. 14, SW. }, W. J of SE. }, SE. i of SE. J; Sec. 15, S. J; Sec. 16, S. i; • Sec. 17, S. i; Sec. 18, S. i of S. i; Sees. 19 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, W. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. J, S. J; Sees. 25 to 30, inclusive; Sec. 33, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 34, NE. J, N. J of NW. J; Sec. 35, N. J, SE. J; Sec, 36, all. T, 3 S,, R. 11 E,, Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, N. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J; Sec. 12, NE. i, NE. J of NW. i, N. J of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i T, 2 S„ R. 12 E., Sec. 19, S. i of SW. i; Sec. 29, W. i of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i; Sec. 30, W. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. }, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, W. i of NE. i, SE. J of NE. J, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 33, W. i of SW. i, SE. J of SW. J. T. 3 S„ R. 12 E., Sec. 4, SW. J of NE. J, W. J, SE. J; Sees. 5 to 9, inclusive; Sec. 10, W. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. i, SW. i; Sec. 15, NW. i, NW. i of SW. i; Sec. 16, N. i, SW. J, N. J of SE. J; Sec. 17, N. i, N. J of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 18, NE. i, NE. J of NW. J. 362 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 2 S., R. 13 E., Sec. 9, S. i of N. i, S. i; Sec. 10, S. i; Sec. 11, lots 4 and 7; Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, SE. J of NW. }, SW. i; Sec. 15, aU; Sec. 16, all; Sec. 17, NE. i of NE. J, S. J of NE. i, E. J of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 20, N. J of NE. J; Sec. 21, N. i, NE. J of SE. i; Sec. 22, lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, NE. i, NW. i of SE. J; Sec. 23, W. i of NW. i. T. 4 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 24, SE. J; Sec. 25, E.J; Sec. 36, E.J. T. 5 S., R. 15 E., Sec. 1, E. j. T. 4 S., R. 16 E., Sec. 19, S. J; Sec. 20, S.J; Sec. 21, S.J; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, SW. i T. 5S., R. 16E., Sec. 2, SW. i; Sees. 3 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 9, N. J; Sees. 10 to 14, inclusive; Sees. 23 to 26, inclusive. T. 5 S., R. 17 E., Sec. 7, S. J; Sec. 8, S. J; • Sec. 16, S.J; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, S. J; Sec. 23, SW. J; Sees. 25 to 36, inclusive. T. 5 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 29, S. J; Sec. 30, W. J, SE. J; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, S. J. T. 6 S., R. 18 E., Sec. 3, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12; Sec. 4, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, and 10. WooDRow Wilson President. January 11, 1916. withdrawal of january 11, 1916 (montana). December 28, 1915. The Honorable, The Secretary of the Interior. Sir: Field investigations by the Geological Survey and other available data indicate that the lands in eastern Montana hereinafter listed may contain deposits of oil or gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petro- OBDEES AND COEKESPONDENCE. 363 leiim Beserve No. 43, Montana No. 3), involving 279,775 acres, is recommended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Jan 10 1916 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Fkankun K Lane Order op Withdrawal petroleum reserve no. 43, montana no. 3 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, locar tion, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. MontarM Meridian T. 14 N., R. 54 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, NE. J, E^ J of SE. \; Sec. 12, N. 4, NE*. \ of SW. \, SE. i; Sec. 13, N. I of NE. \, SE. \ of NE. }. T. 15 N., R. 54 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, S. i of NE. J, SE. } of SW. i, SE.J; Sec. 11, E.J, E.J of W.i; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 14, E. J, E. i of W. i; Sec. 23, E. J, E. i of W. J; Sec. 24,' all; Sec. 25, all; Sec. 26, E. J; See. 35, E. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 13N.,R. 55E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, N. i, N. \ of SW. J, SE. } of SW. \, SE. \; Sec. 4, E. i of NE. \; Sec. 10, NE. i, NE. \ of NW. \, NE. i of SE. }; Sees. 11 to 13, inclusive; Sec. 14, NE. i, NE. \ of NW. \, NE. \ of SE. i; Sec. 24, E. J, E. i of NW. i; Sec. 25, NE. i of NE. J. T. 14 N., R. 55 E., Sec. 1, W. J of E. }, W. J; Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive; Sec. 12, W. J of E. }, W. J; Sec. 13, W. J of E. J, W. §; 364 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 14 N.. R. 55 W., Sees. 14 to 17, inclusive; Sec. 18, N. J, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 19, lots 1 and 7; Sec. 20, lot 1, E. i, E. ^ of W. J, SW. J of NW. i, NW. i of SW.i; Sees. 21 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. J, W. J, SE. J; Sees. 25 to 28, inclusive; Sec. 29, N. J of NE. J, SE. i of NE. }, NE. J of SE. J; Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, E. ^of E. i N. Jof NW.i,SE. i ofNW. 1, NE. iotSW. i; Sees. 34 to 36, inclusive. T. 15 N., R. 55 E., See. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, SW. J of SE. J; Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive. Sec. 10, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W. i of E. J; Sec. 15, lota 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, W. i of E.J; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, NW. i of NE. }, SE. } of NW. J, NE. iof SW. i S. JofSW. J; Sec. 26, lot 4; Sec. 27, lots 3, 5, and 6, W. J, E. i of SE. i; Sees. 28 to 35, inclusive. Sec. 36, SW. i of NE. J, S. J of NW. i SW. i, W. i of SE. i. T. 16 N., R. 55 E., See. 31, NE. i of SE. i, S. i of S. J; Sec. 32, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. J of SE. J. T. 12 N., R. 56 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, all; Sec. 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, NE. J of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 4, lots 1 and 8; Sec. 10, E. i of NE. J; Sec. 11, N.J,N.JofSW.i,SE.JofSW.i,SE.i; See. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; See. 14, N. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, E. J of SE. J; See. 24, E. J, N. Jof NW. J, SE. Jof NW. i, NE. Jof SW. i; Sec. 25, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. J. T. 13 N., R. 56 E., Sec. 3, S. i of SW. J, SW. i of SE. i; Sec. 4, W. i of NW. J, S. i; Sees. 5 to 10, inclusive; Sec. 11, SW. i of NE. J, NW. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. i, SW. i, W. J of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; See. 13, W. J of NW. i, SW. J; Sees. 14 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, W. i of NE. J, SE. i of NE. i, W. J, SE. }; Sees. 25 to 29, inclusive; Sec. 30, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; See. 31, NE.i.NE.JofNW.J.N.iofSE.i, SE.JofSE.i; Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 14 N., R. 56 E., Sec. 19, SW. i of NE. i, S. J of NW. J, S. i; See. 29, SW. J of SW.i; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, W. i of NW. }, SW. J, S. i of SE. i. ORDEES AND COEEESPONDENCE. 365 T. 10 N., R. 57 E., Sec. 1, E. i, NW. {, E. i of SW. i; Sec. 2, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 12, N. i of NE. J, SE. J of NE. i, NE. { of SE. i. T. 11 N., R. 57 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive. Sec. 5, E. i, E. i of W. i, NW. i of NW. i; Sec. 8, NE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sees. 9 to 15, inclusive; Sec. 16, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 17, NE. iofNE. i; Sec. 21, NE. i, E. Jof SE. i; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, N. i, NE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 28, NE. J of NE. J; Sec. 34, NE. i of NE. J; Sec. 35, E. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. J of NW. J; Sec. 36, all. T. 12 N., R. 57 E., Sec. 1, lota 11 and 12, SW. J, S. i of SE. i; Sec. 2, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, S. i; Sees. 3 to 29, inclusive; Sec. 30, N. i, N. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. i, SE. J; Sec. 31, NE. }, NE. i of NW. J, E. ^ of SE. i; Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 13 N., R. 57 E., Sec. 19, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J; Sec. 30, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, W. J of SE. J, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 33, SW. i of SW. i. T. 9 N., R. 58 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 4, E. i, E. i of NW. i, NE. J of SW. i; Sec. 9, NE. i, E. i of SE. i; Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive; See. 16, E. i of NE. i; Sec. 22, N. J, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sees. 23 to 26, inclusive; See. 27, NE. J, N. ^ of SE. i, SE. J of SE. i; Sec. 34, NE. i of NE. i; See. 35, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 36, all. T. 10 N., R. 58 E., Sec. 2, W. i; Sees. 3 to 10, inclusive; Sec. 11, W.J; Sec. 14, W. h SE. i, SW. i of NE. J; Sees. 15 to 17, inclusive; Sec. 18, E.i, NE. iofNW. i; Sec. 19, NE. i of NE. i; See. 20, N. 4, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i SE. i; Sees. 21 to 23, inclusive; Sec. 24, S. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 25 to 28, inclusive; Sec. 29, E. i, NE.iof NW. i; Sec. 32, E. JofNE.i; Sees. 33 to 36, inclusive. 366 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOKATIONS. T. 11 N., R. 58 E., Sec. 6, W. i; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, W. i; Sec. 17, W. i; Sec. 18, all; Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, W. i; Sec. 28, S. i; Sec. 29, W. i, SE. i; Sees. 30 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, SW. iof NW. i, S. i; Sec. 35, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i. T. 12 N., R. 58 E., Sec. 29, SW. J; Sec. 30, all; Sec. 31, N. i, SW. i, W. i of SE. i; Sec. 32, NW. i. T. 7 N., R. 59 E., Sec. 1, all; Sec. 2, E. i,E.iofNW.i,NW.iofNW.i,NE.iofSW.i; Sec. 11, N. i of NE. i, SE. } of NE. J, NE. i of SE. J; Sec. 12, all; Sec. 13, all; Sec. 24, E. i, E. i of NW. {; Sec. 25, NE. i, N. i of SE. i, SE. } of SE. i; Sec. 36, NE. { of NE. i. T. 8 N., R. 59 E., Sees. 1 to 5, inclusive; Sec. 6, lot 1, SE. i of NE. J; Sec. 8, NE. i, E. i of NW. i, N. J of SE. J, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 9 to 15, inclusive; Sec. 16, N. i, NE. i of SW. J, SE. i; Sec. 21, N. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. }; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, NE. J, NE. J of NW. i, NE. J of SE. J; Sec. 35, NE.i.NE.iof NW.},N.iof SE.iSE.iofSE.l; Sec. 36, all. T. 9 N., R. 59 E., Sec. 5, W. i of SW. i, SE. i ot SW. }; Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 8, W. i of E. i, W. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sees. 29 to 34, inclusive; Sec. 35, SW. i. T. 10 N., R. 59 E., Sec. 31, W. i of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. i. T. 5 N., R. 60 E., Sees. 1 to 3, inclusive; Sec. 4, SE. iofNE.i, E.iof SE. i; Sec. 9, E. 4, E. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. i; Sees. 10 to 14, inclusive; Sec. 15, N.i, N.iofSE. i; Sec. 16, NE. iof NE. i; Sec. 23, E. i, NE. i of NW. i, NE. i of SW. 1, S. i of SW. i; Sees. 24 to 26, inclusive; Sec. 27, NE. i of NE. J, S. 4 of NE. i, NE. } of SW. J, S. i of SW. }, SE. i; Sec. 33, E. 4 of NE. i; Sec. 34, N. 4, NE. i ot SW. i, SE. i; OKDEES AND OOERESPONDENOE. 367 T. 5N.,R. 60E., Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 6N., R. 60E., Sees. 1 to 5, inclusive; Sec. 6, NE. }, NE. i of NW. i , E. i of SE. i; Sec. 8, E. i, N. iofNW. }, SE. }of NW. J; Sees. 9 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, E. iof NE. i; Sec. 21, NE. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. }, E. i of SE. i; Sees. 22 to 26, inclusive. Sec. 27, E. i, E. J of W. J, NW. J of NW. i; Sec. 34, NE. J, NE. i of NW. i, S. i of NW. }, S. i; See. 35, all; See. 36, all. T. 7N., R. 60E., Sec. 2, SW. J; Sees. 3 to 10, inclusive; Sec. 11, W. i; Sec. 14, W. J, W. iof SE. }; Sees. 15 to 22, inclusive; See. 23, W. i of NE. }, SE. i of NE. }, W. i, SE. i; Sec. 24, 8W, i of NW. i, SW. i, S. i of SE. i; Sees. 25 to 30, inclusive; Sec. 31, N. i, E. i of SW. i, SE. }; Sees. 32 to 36, inclusive. T. 8 N., R. 60 E., Sec. 5, W. J, SW. J of SE. i; Sees. 6 to 8, inclusive; Sec. 9, SW. JofNW. J, W. iof SW. i; Sec. 16, SW. i of NE. J, W. i, W. i of SE. J, SE. } of SE. i; Sees. 17 to 21, inclusive; Sec. 22, W. iof SW. i; Sec. 27, W. i of NW. i, SW. i, S. i of SE. J; Sees. 28 to 34, inclusive; Sec. 35, W. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. J. T. 4 N., R. 61 E., Sees. 1 to 4, inclusive; See. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, E. J of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 8, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 9, N. 4, E. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sees. 10 to 15, inclusive; Sec. 16, NEi, E. Jof SE. i; See. 22, NE. i, N. JofNW. }; See. 23, N. i, N. J of SW. J, SE. i of SW. }, SE. i; See. 24, all; Sec. 25, E.i,N.iofNW.i,SE.iofNW.i, NE.JofSW.i; Sec. 36, N. i of NE. }, SE. i of NE. i, NE. i of SE. J. T. 5 N., R. 61 E., All of township, (fractional) T. 6 N., R. 61 E., Sec. 2, lots 2, 3, and 4; (fractional) Sec. 3, NW. i of NW. }, S. i of N. i, S. i; Sees. 4 to 11, inclusive; Sees. 14 to 23, inclusive ; Sees. 26 to 35, inclusive. T. 7 N., R. 61 E., See. 29, S. J of SW. J; (fractional) See. 30, W. J of NE. i, SE. i of NE. i, W. i, SE i; Sec. 31, all; See. 32, all; Sec. 33, SW. i of NE. i, W. i, SE. J. 368 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 3N., R. 62E. (fractional) T. 4N., R. 62 E. (fractional) Sec. 5, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4; Sec. 6, all. , Sees. 5 to 8, inclusive; Sees. 17 to 20, inclusive; Sees. 29 to 32, inclusive. WooDEOW Wilson President 11 Januaey 1916. WITHDRAWAL OF JANUARY 11, 1916 (NORTH DAKOTA). December 28, 1915. The Honorable, The Sechetaey of the Inteeioe. Sie: Field investigations by the Geological Survey and other available data indicate that the lands in southwestern North Dakota hereinafter listed may contain deposits of oil or gas. As these lands are not now in petroleum withdrawal the following order (Petroleum Reserve No. 44, North Dakota No. 1), involving 84,894 acres, is recom- mended for submission to the President for appropriate action. Respectfully, Geo. Otis Smith Director. Jan 10 1916 Respectfully referred to the President with favorable recommendation. Feanklin K Lane Order or Withdrawal PETROLEUM RESERVE NO. 44, NORTH DAKOTA NO. 1 Under and pursuant to the provisions of the act of Congress approved June 25, 1910 (36 Stat., 847), entitled "An act to authorize the President of the United States to make withdrawals of public lands in certain cases," as amended by act of Congress approved August 24, 1912 (37 Stat., 497), and subject to the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 17, 1914 (38 Stat., 509), entitled "An act to provide for agri- cultural entry of lands withdrawn, classified, or reported as containing phosphate, nitrate, potash, oil, gas, or asphaltic minerals," it is hereby ordered that the lands hereinafter described be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry, and reserved for classification and in aid of legislation. Fifth Principal Meridian T. 130 N. T. 129 N. R. 105 W. , Sec. 19, SW. i; Sec. 30, W. i; Sec. 31, all. R. 106 W. , Sec. 1, SW. i; Sees. 2 to 6, inclusive; Sec. 7, N. i, E. Jof SW. i, SE. i; Sees. 8 to 16, inclusive; Sec. 17, E. i, N. i of NW. i, SE. i of NW. i; Sec. 18, N. i of NE. i; Sec. 20, NE. iofNE. i; Sec. 21, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, SW. i of NE. J, NW. i, N. i of S. i, SE. i of SE. i; ORDERS AND CORRESPONDENCE. 369 T. 129 N., R. 106 W., Sees. 22 to 27, inclusive; Sec. 28, lota 1, 2, 7, and 8, SW. i of NE. {; Sec. 34, NE. i, NE. i of NW. i, N. § of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i; Sec. 35, all; Sec. 36, all. T. 130 N., R. 106 W., Sees. 2 to 11, inclusive; Sees. 14 to 23, inclxisive; Sec. 24, S. i; Sees. 25 to 35, inclusive; Sec. 36, N. i, N. i of S. J. T. 131 N., R. 106 W., Sees. 4 to 9, inclusive; Sees. 16 to 21, inclusive; Sees. 28 to 33, inclusive; Sec. 34, W. i. T. 132 N., R. 106 W., Sec. 6, all; Sec. 7, all; Sec. 17, SW. i; Sec. 18, all; • Sec. 19, all; Sec. 20, W. i; See. 29, W. i; Sees. 30 to 32, inclusive; See. 33, S. i. T. 133 N., R. 106 W., See. 29, S. i of S. J; Sec. 30, lot 4, S. i of SE. J; Sec. 31, all; Sec. 32, all; Sec. 33, S. i of N. i, S. i; Sec. 34, SW. i of NW. }, SW. i, W. i of SE. i, SE. i of SE. i T. 129 N., R. 107 W., Sec. 1, N. i, N. i of SW. i, SE. i of SW. i, SE. i; Sec. 2, NE. i of NE. i; Sec. 12, NE. i of NE. i. T. 130 N., R. 107 W., All of township, (fractional) T. 131 N., R. 107 W., All of township, (fractional) T. 132 N., R. 107 W., All of township. (fractional) WooDROw Wilson President. 11 January 1916. 15211°— Bull. 628—16 ^24 TOWNSHIP INDEX. In the following index every order of withdrawal, classification, or restoration affecting lands in a township is given under the date on which the order was approved. Dates of recommendation of action and dates of notification to local land officers (registers and receivers) are not indexed, nor is correspondence other than ofiicial orders. Orders of modification to permit the approval of rights of way have not been listed in the index, but modifications to conform to new surveys or to permit mineral location or the issuance of patent are given. The index gives no intimation as to whether an order affects the whole or only a part of the township. Thus a withdrawal may be followed by several restorations and the entire township not have been restored, and although "restoration" may be the last item Hsted, a part of the township may be stdl withdrawn. It foUows that the index is not an indicator of present status, as to which the maps at the back of the biolletin (pocket) should be consulted. It should be noted also that no attempt has been made to indicate the type to which an order may belong — whether a withdrawal from agricultm-al entry or from aU disposition, whether made by the Com- missioner, the Secretary, or the President. Keference must be made to the wording and signature of the order itself to determine its char- acter and the portion of the township which it affects. The index is arranged (1) by States, (2) by meridians, alphabeti- cally, (3) by quadrants in counter-clockwise order, north and east, north and west, south and west, south and east, (4) by ranges, and (5) by townships. ALASKA. Page. Withdrawal of all lands containing petroleum deposits November 3, 1910 234 ARIZONA. Gila and Salt River Meridian. T. 40 N., R. 7 W. T. 41 N., R. 7 W. T. 40 N., R. 8 W. T. 41 N., R. 8 W. NORTH AND WEST. Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 371 372 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. Page. T. 40 N., R. 9 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 T. 41 N., R. 9 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 T. 41 N., R. 10 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 T. 41 N., R. 11 W. : Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 T. 41 N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 T. 41 N., R. 13 W : Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 Salt Lake Meridian. south and west. (These townships seem to be nonexistent.) T. 43S., R. low.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 43 S., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 43S., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 43 S., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 43 S., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 43 S., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 T. 43 S., R. 16 W. : Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 182 CALIFORNIA. Humboldt Meridian, south and west. T. 2S.,R. IW.: Oilreported January 5, 1865 59 Letter of instructions March 17, 1865 60 T. 1S.,R. 2W.: Oilreported January 5, 1865 59 Letter of instructions March 17, 1865 60 T. 2S.,R. 2W.: Oilreported Jantlary 5, 1865 59 Letter of instructions March 17, 1865 60 T. 2S.,R. 3W.: Oilreported January 5, 1865 59 Letter of instructions March 17, 1865 60 Mount Diablo Meridian. north and east. T. 1N.,R. IE.. Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 373 Page. T.2N.,R. IE.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 1 N., R. 2 E.: Withdrawal November?, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2 N., R. 2 E.: Withdrawal November?, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. IN., R. 3E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 NORTH AND WEST. T. IN., R. 1 W.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2N., R. 1 W.. Withdrawal November?, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2N., R. 2 W.: Withdrawal November?, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911... 255 T. 12N., R. 2 W.; Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 13N.,R. 2 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 14 N., R. 2 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 32 N., R. 2 W.: Withdrawal April 6, 1901 65 Restoration March 26, 1910 171 T. 12 N., R. 3 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 13 N., R. 3 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 14N., R. 3 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 32N., R. 3W.: Withdrawal April 6, 1901 65 Restoration March 26, 1910 171 374 PETBOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTORATIONS. Page T. 12N., R. 4W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 13 N., R. 4 W. : Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 14 N., R. 4 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 15N., R. 4W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 Restoration May 3, 1907 99 T. 16 N., R. 4 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 17 N., R. 4 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 18 N., R. 4 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 13N., R. 5 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 14N., R. 5 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 Restoration May 3, 1907 • 99 T. 15 N., R. 5 W.. Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 16N., R. 5W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900....: 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 17 N., R. 5 W.: Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 18N., R. 5 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration January 14, 1904 92 T. 19 N., R. SW.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 20 N., R. SW.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration May 12, 191S 33S T. 21 N., R. S W. : Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 22 N., R. 5W.: Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 17 N., R. 6 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration January 14, 1904 - 92 T. 18N.,R. 6W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 19 N., R. 6 W.: Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 20 N., R. 6 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 21 N., R. 6 W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration January 14, 1904 92 T. 22 N., R. 6 W.: Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration ■ February 10, 1904 94 T. 20N., R. 7W.: Withdrawal September 5, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 21N., R. 7W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1900 ".. 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 T. 22N.,R. 7W.: Withdrawal September S, 1900 63 Restoration February 10, 1904 94 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 375 SOUTH AND WEST. Page. T. 1 S., R. 1 W.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 SOUTH AND EAST. T. 1S.,R. IE.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2S., R. IE.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. IS., R. 2E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2S., R. 2E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. IS., R. 3E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2 S., R. 3 E.: Withdrawal November7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 3S., R. 3E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration « . .February 18, 1911 255 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 4S., R. 3E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July2, 1910 183 Restoration Petsruary 18, 1911 255 T. IS., R. 4E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 376 PETROLEUM WITHDEAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 2S., R. 4E.: Withdrawal November?, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Eestoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 3S., R. 4E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 4S.,R. 4E.: Withdrawal November?, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 2 S., R. 5 E. : Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 3S., R. 5E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2 , 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 4S., R. 5E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 3S., R. 6E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 4S., R. 6E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 5S., R. 6E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 6 S., R. 6 E. : Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 7S., R. 6 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 4S,, R. 7 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 256 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 377 Page. T. 5S.,R.7E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 6S.,R.7E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 7S.,R.7E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 8S.,R.7E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 9S.,R.7E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 5S.,R.8E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 6S.,R. 8E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 7S.,R.8B.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 8S.,R.8E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 9S.,R.8E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 10 S;, R. 8 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 240 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. lis., R. 8E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 378 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. 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T. 9S.,R. 9E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 10S.,R. 9E,: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 ^ 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 11S.,R. 9E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 12S.,R. 9E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 T. 19S.,R. 9E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 T.20S.,R. 9E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 10 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. lis., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 12 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 13 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal. September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 T. 14 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 62 Restoration Januarys, 1903 79 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 T. 15 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 62 Restoration January 8, 1903 79 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 379 T. 16 S., R. 10 E. T. 17 S., R. 10 E. T. 19 S., R. 10 E. T. 20 S., R. 10 E. T. 21 S., R. 10 E. T. 23S.,R. lOE. T. 24 S., R. 10 E. T. 25 S., R. 10 E. T. 11 S., R. 11 E. T. 12 S., R. 11 E. T. 13 S., R. 11 E. T. 14 S., R. 11 E. T. 15 S., R. 11 E. T. 16 S., R. 11 E. Withdrawal November 7, 1908... Withdrawal September 27, 1909 . Withdrawal February 2, 1910. 116 135 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Withdrawal February 2, 1910....: 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal confirmed August 24, 1910 222 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 24, 1911 Withdrawal February 24, 1911 , Withdrawal February 24, 1911 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 267 267 267 116 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 255 116 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 255 61 77 116 135 Restoration February 18, 1911. . . Withdrawal February 28, 1900. . . Restoration January 7, 1903 Withdrawal November 7, 1908. . . Withdrawal September 27, 1909 . Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910. ." Restoration February 18, 1911. Withdrawal February 28, 1900. Restoration January 7, 1903 Withdrawal November 7, 1908. Withdrawal September 27, 1909 . 232 255 61 77 116 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 Restoration February 18, 1911 Withdrawal February 28, 1900 Withdrawal February 28, 1900 Restoration January 7, 1903 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 232 255 61 62 ...... 77 116 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 Withdrawal November 7, 1908. . . Withdrawal September 27, 1909 . Withdrawal February 2, 1910. 232 116 135 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 232 284 Restoration October 27, 1910 . . . Restoration September 23, 1912 . 380 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Page T. 17 S., R. HE.: Withdrawal December 19, 1900 63 Restoration April 18, 1906 98 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 20S., R. HE.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal confirmed August 24, 1910 222 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 T. 21S., R. HE.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 T. 22S., R. HE.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 23 S., R. HE.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 24, 1911 267 T. 24 S., R. HE.. Withdrawal February 24, 1911 267 T. 25S., R. HE.: Withdrawal February 24, 1911 267 T. 13 S., R. 12 E.: Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 14 S., R. 12 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 15 S., R. 12 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Rest^oiation January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 Correction February 18, 1911 265 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 16 S., R. 12 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27 , 1910 232 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 17 S., R. 12 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 62 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 381 T. 17 S., R. 12 E.: T. 20 S., R. 12 E. T. 21 S., R. 12 E. T. 22 S., R. 12 E. T. 23S., R. 12E. T. 15S.,R. 13 E. T. 16S.,R. 13 E. Restoration February 18, 1911. . . Restoration September 23, 1912 . Withdrawal February 2, 1910. T. 17S., R. 13 E.; T. 18S.,R. 13 E.: T. 20S., R. 13 E.: T. 21 S., R. 13 E.: T. 22S., R. 13 E, T. 23S.,R. 13 E. T. 24 S., R. 13 E, T. 16S.,R. 14 E, .... 255 284 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 311 166 183 166 Restoration April 22, 1914. Withdrawal February 2, 1910. Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 Withdrawal February 2, 1910. Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 266 284 61 77 116 135 Withdrawal February 24, 1911 . Restoration September 23, 1912 . Withdrawal February 28, 1900. . . Restoration January 7, 1903 Withdrawal November 7, 1908. . . Withdrawal September 27, 1909 . Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911. . . Restoration September 23, 1912 . Withdrawal February 28, 1900. . . Restoration February 4, 1903 Withdrawal November 7, 1908. . . Withdrawal September 27, 1909 . 255 284 61 80 116 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 Restoration February 18, 1911 Restoration , . . .'September 23, 1912 Withdrawal. . : February 28, 1900 Restoration January 7, 1903 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 232 255 284 61 77 116 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 Restoration February 18, 1911 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 232 255 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 311 166 183 311 166 Restoration April 22, 1914 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 Restoration April 22, 1914 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 382 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 16S.,R.14E.: Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 17 S., R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 Withdrawal February 24, 1911 266 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 18S., R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 19S.,R. 14E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal October 30, 1909 158 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 20S.,R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration June 3, 1907 101 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908..... 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration....: July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910, 183 T. 21S., R. 14E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification .June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 T. 22S.,R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 T. 23 S., R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 24S.,R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 25S.,R. 14 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 18S.,R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 383 T. 18S., R. 15E.: Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal November 7, 1908 116 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration October 27, 1910 232 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 19S.,R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 20S., R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration June 3, 1907 101 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 21S., R. 15E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 30, 1903 89 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 22S., R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1904 90 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 Restoration April 22, 1914 311 T. 28S.,R. 15E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T.24S., R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal confirmed August 24, 1910 222 T. 25 S., R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 26 S., R. 15 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 384 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Pago. T. 18 S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal November 16, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 (As corrected August 24, 1910) 222 Restoration February 18, 1911 255 T. 19S.,R. 16 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1903 77 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 20S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 30, 1910 237 T. 21S.,R. 16 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 30, 1903 89 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 30, 1910 237 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 22S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1904 90 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 * 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 23 S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 13, 1904 92 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 24 S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration (formal) August 22, 1910 222 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 385 T.25S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 26S.,R. 16 E.; Withdrawal February 2, 1910 166 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 28 S., R. 16 E.: Withdrawal (erroneous). . . .July 2, 1910 183 Correction August 24, 1910 222 T. 20 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal December 30, 1910 237 T. 21S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 , 183 Withdrawal December 30, 1910 237 Restoration April 16, 1912 279 T. 22 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 30, 1903 89 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 30, 1910 237 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 23 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 13, 1904 92 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification....- June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909. 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 24 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 15, 1902 76 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 T. 25S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 30, 1903 85 Wfthdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7 , 1909 130 T. 26S.,R. 17 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration May 8, 1903 86 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 i. Restoration June 7, 1909 130 15211°— Bull. 62S— 16 ^25 386 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTOBATIONS. Page. T. 27 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 ClaBsification June 4, 1909 , 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 T. 28 S., R. 17E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 T. 29 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 30S.,R. 17 E.: Withdi-awal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 31S.,R. 17 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 32 S., R. 17 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 22S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration December 14, 1903 90 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 23 S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 15, 1902 76 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1^08 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 24S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 15, 1902 76 Withdrawal August IS, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal October 2, 1908 112 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration January 3, 1911 238 T. 25 S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration February 17, 1904 96 Restoration June 3, 1907 101 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 387 Page. T. 25 S., R. 18 E.: Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 26S.,R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 18, 1903 ■ 84 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 T. 27S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 7 , 1903 84 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 . " 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 T. 28S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Withdrawal •_ February 28, 1900 62 Restoration January 7, 1904 91 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 T. 29S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 30S.,R. 18 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30; 1909 162 T. 31S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 32 S., R. 18 E. : Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 22S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 T. 23S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 24S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration November 15, 1902 76 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Classification June 17, 1908 105 Withdrawal continued July 10, 1908 107 Restoration July 10, 1908 107 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 388 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Page. T. 25 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration May 8, 1903 86 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 T. 26 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration May 8, 1903 86 Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal .' September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 T. 27 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration May 8, 1903 86 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June7, 1909 130 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 T. 28 S., R. 19E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1904 91 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27 , 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 T. 29 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 30 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 31 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 32 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 389 Page. T. 24 S., R. 20 E.: Witlidrawal October 7, 1910 226 T. 25 S., R. SO E.: Withdrawal ,. .August 15, 1907 102 Restoration by error July 10, 1908 107 Correction Septembers, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7 , 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909... 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910....? 183 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 T. 26 S., R. 20 E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909..'. 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 Withdrawal November 19, 1913 305 T. 27S., R. 20 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 Withdrawal November 19, 1913 305 T. 28S., R. 20 E.: Withdrawal Febmary 28, 1900 61 Restoration January 7, 1904 91 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 Withdrawal November 19, 1913 305 T. 29 S., R. 20 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Modification June 11, 1913 295 T. 30S., R. 20 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1989 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 390 PETKOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 31S., R. 20 E,: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27 , 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 32 S., R. 20 E.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 'Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 25S., R. 21 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal October?, 1910 226 T. 26S., R. 21E.: Withdrawal August 15, 1907 102 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 7, 1910 226 Modification September 17, 1913 302 T. 27S., R. 21E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration. June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal'. October 7, 1910 226 Withdrawal November 19, 1913 305 T. 28S., R. 21E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 Withdrawal November 19, 1913 305 T. 29 S., R. 21 E.. Withdrawal Febmary 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal October 27, 1910 229 Withdrawal November 19, 1913 305 T. 30S., R. 21E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 391 T. 31 S., R. 21 E. : Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 32 S., R. 21 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 27 S., R. 22 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1911 272 Withdrawal April 21, 1914 309 T. 28S., R. 22E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 14, 1911 272 Withdrawal April21, 1914 309 T. 29 S., R. 22 E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal September 14, 1911 . , 272 Withdrawal April 21, 1914 309 T. 30 S., R. 22E.: Withdrawal February 26, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Restoration May 28, 1907 101 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal April 16, 1912 280 Naval reserve September 2, 1912 283 T. 31S.,R. 22E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 32S., R. 22E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 60 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 392 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Page. T. 32 S., R. 22 E.: Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 27 S., R. 23 E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1911 272 Withdrawal April 21, 1914 309 T. 28S., R. 23E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1911 272 Withdrawal April 21, 1914 .'.. 309 T. 29S., R. 23E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 30 S., R. 23 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration February 11, 1904 95 Restoration February 20, 1904 96 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Naval reserve. September 2, 1912 283 T. 31 S., R. 23 E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Naval reserve September 2, 1912 283 Naval reserve December 13, 1912 290 T. 32S., R. 23E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Naval reserve December 13, 1912 290 T. 80S., R. 24E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Naval reserve September 2, 1912 283 T. 31S., R. 24E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 393 Page. T. 31 S., R. 24 E.: Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Naval reserve September 2, 1912 283 Naval reserve December 13, 1912 290 T. 32 S., R. 24 E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration Aprils, 1904 98 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Naval reserve December 13, 1912 290 T. 30S., R. 25 E.: Restoration (erroneous) June 3, 1907 101 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 31S., R. 25E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Classification June 4, 1909 130 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal June 22, 1909 132 Withdrawal. . .: September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 32S., R. 25E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration February 11, 1904 95 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7 , 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal October 30, 1909 158 Restoration (correction) October 30, 1909 158 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 16, 1911 274 Naval reserve December 13, 1912 290 T. 25S., R. 26 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 26S., R. 26E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 27S., R. 26 E.: Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 T. 30 S., R. 26 E. : Restoration (erroneous) June 3, 1907 101 394 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 32S., R. 26E.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 T. 25 S., R. 27 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 26 S., R. 27 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 T. 27S., R. 27E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61- Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Withdrawal ' January 26, 1911 243 T. 28S., R. 27E.: Withdrawal Februaiy 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 T. 29S., R. 27E.: Withdrawal ;... .February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 T. 25S., R. 28E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 26 S., R. 28 E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 27 8., R. 28E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911. 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 28S., R. 28 E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 5, 1904 98 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September23, 1912 284 T. 29S., R. 28E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Restoration May 25, 1907 99 Withdrawal January 26,1911 243 T. 27S., R. 29E.: Withdrawal February 28, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 28 S., R. 29 E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 395 T.29S., R. 29 E.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 61 Restoration April 4, 1902 71 Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 29S., R. 30 E.: Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 30S., R. 30E.: Withdrawal January 26, 1911 243 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. 29S., R. 37E.: Withdrawal November 25, 1910 236 Restoration February 18, 1911 254 T. 30 S., R. 37 E.: Withdrawal November 25, 1910 236 Restoration February 18, 1911 254 San Bernardino Meridian, north and west. T. ION., R. 19W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. IIN., R. 19 W.: Withdrawal November 19, 1913..! 305 Restoration April 30, 1915 334 T. ION., R. 20 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. UN., R. 20 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 10N.,R. 21 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Correction August 24, 1910 222 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. UN., R. 21 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 12N., R. 21 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. 10 N. , R. 22 W. : Withdrawal January 18, 191 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 .' 183 Withdrawal August 24, 1910 222 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 T. UN., R. 22W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909. - 130 Restoiation June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 16, 1911 274 Restoration., June 23, 1913 296 396 PETEOLEXJM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. Page. T. 12 N., K. 22 W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 16, 1911 274 Restoration June 23, 1913 296 T. ION., R. 23 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration September 23, 1912 284 Restoration February 25, 1915 323 T. 11 N. , R. 23 W. : Withdrawal February 21, 1900 60 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 Restoration May 25, 1607 i 100 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Withdrawal December 16, 1911 274 T. 12N.,R.23W.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 60 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Restoration June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July2,1910 183 Withdrawal December 16, 1911 274 T. ION., R. 24 W.: Withdrawal January 18, 1910 164 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 Restoration February 25, 1915 323 T. 11N.,R. 24W.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 60 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 Restoration May 25 , 1907 100 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 12N.,R. 24W.: Withdrawal February 21, 1900 60 Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. UN., R. 25 W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 ISO Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 397 Page. T. 11 N., R- 25 W.: Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 12N., R. 25W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Classification June 4, 1909 119 Withdrawal continued June 7, 1909 130 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 11N.,R. 26W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration : December 30, f 909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. 12N., R. 26 W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 183 T. UN., R. 27 W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1908 109 Withdrawal.; September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. 12N., R. 27 W.: Withdrawal September 14, 1 908 109 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration December 30, 1909 162 T. UN., R. 28 W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Withdrawal August 28, 1900 62 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 T. 12N., R. 28W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Withdrawal August 28, 1900 62 Restoration April 5, 1904 97 SOUTH AND WEST. T. 2S., R. IW.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 : 62 Restoration October 6, 1902 74 T. 3S., R. IW.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration October 6, 1902 74 T. 2S., R. 2W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration October 6, 1902 74 T. 3S., R. 2W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration October 6, 1902 74 T. 2S., R. 3W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration October 6, 1902 74 T. 3S., R. 3W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration October 6, 1902 74 Withdrawal November 28, 1913 306 Withdrawal November 28, 1913 306 Withdrawal .November 28, 1913 306 Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration August 18, 1903 87 Withdrawal August ] 1, 1900 62 Restoration August 18, 1903 87 Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Withdrawal November 4, 1901 69 Restoration August 18, 1903 87 T. IS., R. 19W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration August 18, 1903 87 T. 3S. , R. 9W.: T. 2S., , R. low.: T. 2S., , R. IIW.: T. IS. , R. 16W.: T. IS.^ , R. 17W.: T. IS., , R. 18W.: 398 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. IS., E. 20W.: Withdrawal August 11, 1900 62 Restoration August 18, 1903 87 SOUTH AND EAST. T. 15S., R. 8E.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 T. 14S., R. 9E.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 T. 15S., R. 9E.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 T. 14S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 T. 15 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288' T. 16 S., R. 10 E.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 T. 15 S., R. HE.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 T. 16 S., R. HE.: Withdrawal March 7, 1901 64 Restoration October 12, 1912 288 COLORADO. Sixth Phincipal Meridian, north and west. T. 2N., R. lOOW.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. IN., R. 101 W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. 2N., R. 101 W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. IN., R. 102W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. 2N., R. 102W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. 3N., R. 102W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. IN., R. 103W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. 2 N., R. 103 W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. 3N., R. 103W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed JMy 2, 1910 198 T..2N., R. 104W.: Withdrawal December 20, 1909 160 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 198 T. 3 N., R. 104 W. : Withdrawal December 20, 1909 • 160 Withdrawal cojifirmed July 2, 1910 198 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 399 LOUISIANA. Louisiana Meridian NORTH and ■west. Page. T. 15N., R. low.: WitMrav/al December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16 N., E. 10 W. : Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 17 N., R. low.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 18N.,R. low.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 19N., R. low.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 .'. 178 T. 20N., R. low.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 21 N., R. 10 W. . Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 22 N., R. 10 W. : Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 23N.,R. low.. Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 15 N., R. IIW.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16 N., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 17N.,R. 11 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 18 N., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 19 N., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 , 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 20 N., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 21 N., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 22N., R. 11 WT: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 23 N., R. 11 W.. Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 15 N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16 N., R. 12 W.. Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 17N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 18 N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910. 178 T. 19 N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 20N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910, ,.,,,,,,,,,,.,,, 178 400 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. Page, T. 21N.,R. 12W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 22N., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 23 N., R. 12 W.. Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 15N., R. 13W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration Jime4, 1910 178 T. 17 N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 18 N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 19 N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 20N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 21N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. ^2N.,R. 13W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 23 N., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 15 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 17N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal.... December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 18 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 19 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 20 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 21 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 22 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 23 N., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 15 N., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16N., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 17 N., R. 15 W. : Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration '. June 4, 1910 178 T. 18 N., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 19 N., R. 15 W. ; Withdrawal December 15, 1908. . . .- . ' . 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 401 Page. T.20N., R. 15 W.. Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T.21N., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T.22N., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T.23N., R. 15W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 15N., R. 16 W.: Withdrawal .December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 16 N., R. 16 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 17 N., R. 16 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Restoration June 4, 1910 178 T. 18N., R. 16 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 19N., R. 16 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T. 20N., R. 16 W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T.21N., R. 16W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T.22N., R. 16W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 T.23N., R. 16W.: Withdrawal December 15, 1908 117 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 200 MONTANA. Montana Meridian. ' north and east. T. 4N., R. 8E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 5N., R. 8E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 8E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 4N., R. 9E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 5N., R. 9E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 9E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 7^, R. 9E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 8N., R. 9E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 7N.,R. HE.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 8N., R. HE.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 12E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 7N., R. 12E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 8N., R. 12E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 13E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 7N., R. 13E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 14E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 7 N., R. 14 E.:^ Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 16E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 T. 7N., R. 16E.: Withdrawal .January 11, 1916 357 T. 6N., R. 17E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. 357 152U°— Bull. 623—16 26 402 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND KESTORATIONS. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. R. R. R. R. . R. , R. , R. , R. 7N., R. 3N., R. 4N., R. 9N. 3N. 4N., 7N. 8N. 9N. 3N. 4N. 7N., R. 8N., R. 9N., R. 2N., R. 3N., R. 4N., R. T. 14N., R. T. 15N., R. T. 13N., R. T. 14N.,R. T. 15N., R. T. 16N., R. T. 12 N., R. T. 13 N., R. T. 14 N., R. T. ION., R. T. UN., R. T. 12 N., R. T. 13N., R. T. 9N., R. T. ION., R. T. 11 N. T. 12 N. T. 7N. 8N. 9N. ION. 5N. 6N. 7N., R 8N., R 4N., R 5N., R 6N., R 7 N.., R 3N., R 4N., R 2 S., R T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. T. 17 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 19 E.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 19 E . : Withdrawal December 6, 1915 . 19 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 20 E.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 20 E . : Withdrawal December 6,1915. 20 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 20 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 20 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 21 E. : Withdrawal December 6, 1915 . 21 E.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 21 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 21 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 21 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 22 E.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 22 E.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 22 E.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 54 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 54 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 55 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 55 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 55 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 55 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 56 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 56 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 56 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916 . . 57 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 57 E.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 57 E.. Withdrawal January 11, 1916.. 57 E. ; Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 58 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 58 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . . 58 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 58 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 59 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . . 59 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 59 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . . 59 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 60 E. . Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 60 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 60 E. . Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 60 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 61 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 61 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 61 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 61 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 62 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 62 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 10 E. : Withdrawal ,.. .January 11, 1916. . 11 E. . Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 11 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . . 12 E. . Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 12 E. : Withdrawal January 11, 1916. . 357 354 354 357 354 354 357 357 357 354 354 357 357 357 354 354 354 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 362 357 .357 357 357 357 T. 2 S., R. 13 E.. T. 4S., R. 15 E.: T. 5 S., R. 15 E.: T. 4S., R. 16 E.: T. 5 S., R. 16 E.: T. 5S., , R. 17E.: T. 5 S., , R. 18 E.: T. 6S., , R. 18 E.: T. 6 S., , R. 20E.: T. 7 S., , R. 20E.: T. 6 S, , R. 21E.: T. 7 S., , R. 21E.: T. 6 S., , R. 22E.: T. 7 S., , R. 22E.: T. 9 S. , R. 22E.: T. 9 S. , R. 23E.: T. 9 S. , R. 24E.: TOWNSHIP INDEX. 403 Page. Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal January 11, 1916 357 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 354 Withdrawal December 6, 1915. 354 Withdrawal Decembers, 1915 354 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 354 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 354 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 354 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 354 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 354 Withdrawal Decembers, 1915 354 NEW MEXICO. New Mexico Meridian, south and east. T. 17S., R. 23E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 18S., R. 23E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 16 S., R. 24 E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 17S., R. 24 E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. IBS., R. 24E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 19 S., R. 24 E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 16S., R. 25E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration.... July 21, 1911 270 T. 17 S., R. 25E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 18 S., R. 25 E. : Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 19 S., R. 25 E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration.....,.,.,, July 21, 1911.... ., 270 404 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 16S., R. 26E.: Withdrawal ...May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 17S., R. 26E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration .July 21, 1911 270 T. 18S., R.26E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 19S., R. 26E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 16S., R. 27 E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 17 S., R. 27 E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T. 18S., R. 27E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 T.19S., R.27E.: Withdrawal May 4, 1910 177 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 201 Restoration July 21, 1911 270 NORTH DAKOTA. Fifth Principal Meridian, north and west. T. 130N.,R. 105W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 129 N., R. 106 W.: Withdrawal .January 11, 1916 368 T. 130 N., R. 106 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 131 N., R. 106 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 132 N., R. 106 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 133 N., R. 106 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 129 N., R. 107 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 130 N., R. 107 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 131 N., R. 107 W.: Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 T. 132 N., R. 107 W.; Withdrawal January 11, 1916 368 OREGON. Willamette Meridian. SOUTH AND east. T. 19 S., R. 40 E.: Erroneous mention October 27, 1902 75 Correction November 15, 1902 76 T. 15 S., R. 43E.: Withdrawal October 7, 1901 67 Withdrawal continued July 21, 1902 73 Restoration October 13, 1903 88 T. 17 S., R. 43 E.: Withdrawal November's, 1901 69 T. 18 S., R. 43 E.: Withdrawal Novembers, 1901 69 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 405 Page. T. 19 S., R.43E.: Withdrawal November 13, 1901 70 Withdrawal continued October 21, 1902 75 Correction October 27, 1902 75 Correction November 15, 1902 76 Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 20 S., R. 43 E.: Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 15 S., R. 44E.: Withdrawal October 7, 1901 67 Withdrawal continued July 21, 1902 73 Restoration October 13, 1903 88 T. 16S., R. 44E.: Withdrawal October 7, 1901 67 Withdrawal continued July 21, 1902 78 Restoration October 13, 1903 88 T. 17S., R. 44E.: Withdrawal October 7, 1901 67 Withdrawal continued July 21, 1902 73 Restoration October 13, 1903 88 T. 19S., R. 44E.: Withdrawal November 13, 1901 70 Withdrawal continued October 21 , 1902 75 Withdrawal ! June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 20S., R. 44E.: Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 16 S., R. 45E.: Withdrawal October 7, 1901 67 Withdrawal continued July 21, 1902 73 Restoration October 13 , 1903 88 T. 17S., R. 45E.: Withdrawal October 7, 1901 67 Withdrawal continued July 21, 1902 73 Restoration November 17, 1903 89 Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 18S., R. 45 E.: Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 19S., R. 45E.: Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 20 S., R. 45E.: Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 T. 19 S., R. 46E.: Withdrawal June 19, 1909 131 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 203 Restoration May 19, 1913 292 406 PETEOLETJM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. UTAH. Salt Lake Meridian. south and west. Page. T. 44 S., R. 7W.; Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 43S., R. 8W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T.44S., R. 8W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T.40S.,R. 9W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 41S., R. 9W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T.42S., R. 9W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T.43S.,R. 9W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T.44S.,R. 9W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 43S., R. QJW.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 .' 174 T. 40S., R. low.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 41 S., R. low.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 42S., R. low.: Withdrawal -..April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 43S.,R. low.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 40S., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 41 S., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August25, 1910 224 T. 42S., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 ISO Restoration April 30, 1910 176 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 43S., R. 11 W.: Withdrawal !. October 4, 1909 150 Restoration .April 30, 1910 176 T. 34S,,R. 12W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 38 S., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 39S., R. 12W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 ..'. 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 407 Page, T. 40S.,E. 12W.: Withdrawal AprilH, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T.41S., R. 12W.: Withdrawal October4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 Correction September 7, 1910 225 T. 42S., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 43S., R. 12 W.: Withdrawal October4, 1909 150 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 35S., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 39S.,R. 13 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 40S., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 41 S., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 42S.,R. 13 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 43S., R. 13 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 : 176 T. 32S., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 35 S., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 (Aa corrected May 12, 1910.) 178 T. 36S.,R. 14 W.: Restoration (erroneous).... April 14, 1910 174 Correction May 12, 1910 178 T. 41S.,R. 14W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 175 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 42S.,E. 14W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 43S., R. 14 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Restoration April 30, 1910 176 T. 35S.,R. 15 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 36 S., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T. 41S., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 T.42S., R. 15 W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T. 43S., R. 15W.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 42S., R. 16W.: Withdrawal April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 T.43S., R. 16W.: Withdrawal October4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 408 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTORATIONS. T. 35 S., R. 17 W.: T. 41 S., R. 17 W.: T. 42S.,B. 17W.: T. 43S.,R.17W.: T. 34S.,R. 18W.: T. 35S.,B. 18W.: T. 41S.,R. 18W. T. 35S., R. 19W. T. 35S.,R. 20W. T. 24 S. R. 6E T. 25 S. R. 6E T. 26 S. R. 6E T. 27 S. R. 6E T. 23 S. R. 7E T. 24 S. R. 7E. T. 25 S. R. 7E T. 26 S. R. 7E T. 27 S. R. 7E T. 28 S. R. 7E T. 31 S. R. 7E T. 32 S. R. 7E T. 22 S. R. 8E T. 23 S. R. 8E T. 24 S. R. 8E T. 25 S. R. 8E T. 26 S. R. 8E T. 27 S. R. 8E T. 81 S. R. 8E 150 174 150 174 204 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 Restoration April 14, 1910 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 Restoration April 14, 1910 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 Withdrawal October4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25 , 1910 224 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration May 6, 1910 178 Withdrawal October4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Restoration April 14, 1910 174 SOUTH AND EAST. Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal March 4, 1912 277 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 Withdrawal March 4, 1912. . Withdrawal March 4, 1912. . Withdrawal March 4, 1912. . , Withdrawal March 4, 1912. . Withdrawal March 4, 1912. . Withdrawal March 4, 1912. . Withdrawal October 4, 1909. Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910. 277 277 277 277 , . . 277 277 150 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 409 T. 32 S. R. 8E T. 19 S. R. 9E T. 20 S. R. 9E T. 21 S. R. 9E T. 22 S. R. 9E T. 23 S. R. 9E T. 24 S. R. 9E T. 25 S. R. 9E T. 26 S. R. 9E T. 27 S. R. 9E T. 19 S. R. 10 E T. 20 S. R. 10 E T. 21 S. R. 10 E T. 22 S. R. 10 E T. 23 S. R. 10 E T. 24S. R. IDE T. 25 S. R. 10 E T. 26 S. R. 10 E T. 27 S. R. 10 E T. 18 S. R. HE T. 19 S. R. HE T. 20 S. R. HE T. 21 S. R. HE T. 22 S. R. HE T. 23 S. R. HE T. 24 S. R. HE T. 25 S. R. HE T. 26 S. R. HE T. 18 S. R. 12 E T. 19 S. R. 12 E T. 20 S. R. 12 E T. 21 S. R. 12 E T. 22 S. R. 12 E T. 23 S. R. 12 E T. 24 S. R. 12 E T. 25 S. R. 12 E T. 18 S. R. 13 E T. 19 S. R. 13 E T. 20 S. R. 13 E T. 21 S. R. 13 E T. 22 S. R. 13 E T. 23 S. R. 13 E T. 24 S. R. 13 E T. 19 S. R. 14 E T. 20 S. R. 14 E T. 21 S. R. 14 E T. 22 S. R. 14 E T. 23 S. R. 14 E T. 41 S. R. 17 E Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal .March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal March 4, Withdrawal October 4, 1909. Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910. 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 ........ 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 ......... 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 277 150 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 1912. 410 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOBATIONS. T. 40S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 41 S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 42 S., R. 18 E.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 • 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 40S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 41 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 T. 42 S., R. 19 E.: Withdrawal October 4, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 204 Withdrawal confirmed August 25, 1910 224 WYOMING. Sixth Principal Meridian. This index does not include those townships in the Evanston land district east of Range 112 West, although departmental order of June 3, 1902 (p. 72), was interpreted as suspending the issuance of patents to Union Pacific grant lands in those townships, and departmental order of December 30, 1902 (p. 77), canceled the suspension. The terms of the order were so indefinite, the suspension was partial and of such brief duration, and the number of townships involved is so large that it has not seemed worth while to index the order" for these townships on which no further action of this nature has been taken. NORTH AND WEST. T. 50N., R. 66W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 51 N., R. 66 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 50N., R. 67 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 51 N., R. 67 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 52 N., R. 67 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 51 N., R. 68 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 52N., R. 68 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1913 291 Restoration February 20, 1914 307 T. 20N., R. 75W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 21N., R. 75W.: Withdrawal. June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911. 273 T.22N., R. 75W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 20N., R. 76W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 21N., R. 76W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 411 Page. T. 22N., R. 76 W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 20 N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 21 N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 22 N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal June 14, 1911 269 Restoration December 1, 1911 273 T. 38 N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27 , 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 39N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 40N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 ' 83 T. 41N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 42N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 43N., R. 77 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900. 63 Restoration September 27, 1901 06 T. 38 N., R. 78 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Withdrawal June 18, 1910 179 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed .. July 2, 1910 206 Naval reserve April 30, 1915 332 T.39N., R. 78W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Naval reserve April 30, 1915 332 T.40N., R. 78 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 41N., R. 78 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 412 PETBOLEITM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOBATIONS. T. 41 N., R. 78 W. : Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 42N., R. 78 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 T. 43N., R. 78 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Restoration September 27, 1901 66 T. 38 N., R. 79 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 T. 39N., R. 79 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued.... -. April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 40N., R. 79 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 41N., R. 79 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910.*. 206 T.42N., R.79W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 T. 43N., R. 79W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Restoration September 27, 1901 66 T. 33 N., R. 80 W.: Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 413 Page. T. 38N., R. 80W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 T. 39N., R. 80W.; Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued April 1, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 T. 40N., R. 80 W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal continued Aprill, 1903 83 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal continued July 26, 1909 132 Withdrawal September 27, 1909 135 Restoration June 18, 1910 179 T. 41N., R. 80W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 42N., R. 80W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Withdrawal continued September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 43N., R. 80W.: Withdrawal November 10, 1900 63 Restoration September 27, 1901 66 Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration Aprill, 1903 83 Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration December 18, 1911 276 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 Restoration May 14, 1915 335 T. 33 N., R. 81 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration, , Aprill, 1903 ,.., 83 T. 30 N. , R. 81W.: T. 31 N.; , R. 81W.. T. 32N.; , R. 81W.: T. 34 N. , R. 81W.: T.36N. , R. 81W.: T. 37 N., , R. 81W.: T. 40 N.; , R. 81W.: T. 41N.; , R. 81W.: T. 42 N., , R. 81 W.: 414 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. T. 32 N., R. 82W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 33 N., R. 82 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 34 N., R. 82 W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 35N., R. 82W.: Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 T.36N., R.82W.: Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 T. 37 N., R. 82 W.: Withdrawal April 27, 1915 326 T. 41!N., R. 82W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T.42N., R. 82 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 32 N., R. 83 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 33N., R. 83W.: Withdrawal...... September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 34N., R. 83W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 35N., R. 83 W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 34N., R. 84W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Withdrawal Apri 1 27, 1915 326 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 35N., R. 84W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 36 N., R. 84 W-: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 37N., R. 84W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 33 N., R. 85 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 35N., R. 85 W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 36 N., R. 85 W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 37N., R. 85W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27 , 1915 328 . T. 32 N., R. 86 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 36 N., R. 86 W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 37N., R. 86W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 248 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 T. 38N., R. 86 W.: Withdrawal January 30, 1911 .' 248 Restoration,... , April 27, 1915,.,...,,,., 328 T. 46N., , R. 89W.: T. 47 N., , R. 89W.: T. 33N., , R. 90W.: TOWNSHIP INDEX. 415 T. 33 N., R. 87 W.: Withdrawal '.September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 34N., R. 87 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 33N., R. 88 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 34 N., R. 88 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 46N., R. 88 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 33N., R. 89 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 34 N., R. 89 W.: Withdrawal ....September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 34N., R. 90 W.: Withdrawal September 27, 1901 66 Restoration April 1, 1903 83 T. 42N., R. 90 W.: Withdrawal April 13, 1915 324 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal .May 27, 1915 338 T. 43N., R. 90 W.: Withdrawal April 13, 1915 324 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 47N., R. 90 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 48N., R. 90 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 49N., R. 90 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 42N., R. 91 W.: Withdrawal April 13, 1915.' 324 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 43N., R. 91 W.: Withdrawal April 13, 1915 324 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 48N., R. 91 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 49N., R. 91 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 50 N., R. 91 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 42N., R. 92 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1914 318 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 43N., R. 92 W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1914 318 Withdrawal April 13, 1915 324 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 44N., R. 92 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal April 13, 1915. 324 Restoration April 27, 1915 328 Withdrawal May27, 1915 338 T. 49N., R. 92 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 50 N., R. 92 W.: Withdrawal October 25, 1915 351 T. 51N., R. 92 W.: Withdrawal April 8; 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Modification August 2, 1913 301 Modification November 28, 1914 , 320 T. 44 N., , R. 93W.: T.45N. , R. 93W.: T. 46N., , R. 93 W.: T. 51N. , R. 93W.: 416 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND RESTOEATIONS. 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T. 42N., R. 93W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1914 318 Restoration July 19, 1915 348 T. 43N., R. 93W.: Withdrawal Septembers, 1914 318 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal April 8, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Modification August 2, 1913 301- Modification November 14, 1913 304 T. 52N., R. 93 W.: Withdrawal January 26, 1911 242 Restoration March 14, 1911 .' 268 Restoration April 16, 1914 309 T. 43N., R. 94 W.: Withdrawal December 11, 1914 321 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal December 11, 1914 321 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal December 11, 1914 321 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal April 8, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 55 N., R. 95 W.: Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.56N.,R. 95W.: Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 T. 57 N., R. 95 W.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 T. 44N., R. 96 W.: Withdrawal December 11, 1914 321 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 45N., R. 96W.. Withdrawn December 11, 1914 321 T. 56N., R. 96 W.: Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 57N., R. 96W.. Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 44N., R. 97W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal December 11, 1914 321 Withdrawal... May 27, 1915 338 T.45N., R. 97 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal December, 11, 1914 321 Restoration May 25, 1915 336 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 44 N., R. 94 W.: T. 45 N., , R. 94 W. T. 46N., , R. 94 W. T. 54 N, , R. 94 W. T. 43N., , R. 95 W. T. 44N.^ , R. 95 W. T. 46 N., , R. 95 W. T. 54N. , R. 95 W. T. 57N. , R. 97 W.: T. 58 N. , R. 97W.: T. 31N. , 11.98 W.: TOWNSHIP INDEX. 417 « Page. T. 55 N., R. 97 W. : Withdrawal February 12, 1910 169 Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.56N., R.97W.: Withdrawal February 12, 1910 169 Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal fonfirmed July 2, J910 206 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 Withdrawal Octob 3r 12, ] 909 156 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Restoration July 9, 1910 218 T. 82N., R. 98W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 156 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Restoration July 9, 1910 218 Correction August 8, 191 221 ^. 33N., R. 98W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 156 Restoration July 9, 1910 218 T.44N., R. 98 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T.45N., R. 98 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 46N., R. 98 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 47 N., R. 98 W. : Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 56N., R. 98 W.: Withdrawal Februaiy 12, 1910 169 Withdrawal April 8, 1910 171 ^^ Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.57N., R. 98W.: Withdrawal Aprils, 1910 171 Withdrawal confirmed July 2,1910 206 Withdrawal December 6, 19 15 355 T. 58 N., R. 98 W.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 T. 82N., R.99W.: Withdrawal October 12, 190!) 156 Restoration • July 9, 1910 218 Withdrawal confirmed August 8, 1910 221 T. 33N., R. 99W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 156 Restoration July 9, 1910 218 Withdrawal confirmed August 8, 1910 221 T. 44N., R. 99 W.: Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 45N., R. 99 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T.46N., R.99W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 47N., R. 99 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 48 N., R. 99 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 Withdrawal December 6. 1915..., 355 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 . 623—16 27 T. 57 N. , R. 99 W.: T. 58 N. ,R. 99 W.: T.46N., ,R. 100 W.: T.47N., , R. 100 W.: 15211°— Bull 418 PETEOI.EUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. 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T.48 N., R.IOOW.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 AVithdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 50 N., R.IOOW.; Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Modification May 27, 1915 .- 346 T.51N., R.IOOW.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 52 N., R. 100 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 57 N., B. 100 W. : Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 T. 58 N., R. 100 W.: Withdrawal December 6, 1915 355 T. 46 N., R. 101 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 T.47 N., R. 101 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 T.48N.,R 101 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T . 49 N ., R. 101 W. : Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 T.50 N., R. 101 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 T.51 N., B.lOl W.t Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Correction June 15, 1915 347 ^Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 'withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 Withdrawal May 6, 1914 ' 313 Modification June 22, 1915 847 Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T. 49 N ., R . 102 W. : Withdrawal May 27, 1915 338 T.50N.,R.102 W.: Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 T.51N.,R.102W.: Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 T. 53 N ., R. 102 W. : Withdrawal May 6, 1914 313 Modification May 27, 1915 346 T. 54 N., R. 102 W.: Withdrawal May 6, 1914 ^ 313 Modification May 27, 1915 346 T. 47N., R. 103W.:Withdi-awal August 25, 1915 349 T. 48 N., R. 103 W.: Withdrawal August 25, 1915 349 T.15N., R. 112W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.16N.,R. 112W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.17N.,R.112W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.18N., R.112W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 19 N., R. 112 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 .' ' ' 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 gl T.52N. , R. 101 W. T.53N. ,R.101W. T.47N. , R.102W. T.48N. , R. 102 W. TOWNSHIP INDEX. 419 T.20N.,R. 112W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902.. 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.21N.,R. 112W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 22 N ., R. 112 W. : Withdrawal June 8, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued . . December 30, 1902 77 Restoration .' March 16, 1903 81 T. 14 N., R. 113 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.15N.,R. 113 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.16N.,R.113 W,: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 17N.,R. 113 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 18N.,R. 113 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 ' 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T, 19N.,R. 113 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 20 N., R. 113 W. ; Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 21N.,R. 113 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 22 N., R. 113 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.26N.,R. 113 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 27 N., R. 113 W. : Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 12 N . , R. 114 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 13N.,R. 114 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 14 N., R. 114 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T,15N.,R. 114 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 420 PETBOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 16N.,R. 114 W.; Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.17N.,R.114W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.18N., R.114AV.; Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued. .... .December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T.19N.,R.114W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 20N.,R.114W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 21N.,R. 114W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 30N.,R. 114W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 33N.,R. 114W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 12N.,R. 115W.. Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30 , 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 13N.,R. 115W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 14 N., R. 115 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 15N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal con tinned December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 16N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 17N.,R.115 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30 , 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 18N.,R. llo W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 TOWKSHIP INDEX. 421 rage. T.19N.,R. 115W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16 , 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T.20N.,R. 115W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16 , 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration '. January 23, 1904 93 T. 21N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdraw al.continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 -. 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.22N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 Restoration... July 1, 1913 299 Restoration November 13, 1913 303 T. 23N.,R. 115 W.. Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 (-'orrection .Vugust 25, 1915 351 T. 24N.,R. 115 W.. Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.25N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.26N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.27N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal October 30, 1909 158 Restoration October 30, 1909 158 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.28N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.29N.,R. 115W.; Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Correction.- October 30, 1909 158 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.30N.,R. 115 W.: Withdrawal 0-tober 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.31N.,R. 115 W.. Withdrawal .October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed Jvily 2, 1910 206 T. 33 N ., R. 115 W. . Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.34N.,R.115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.35 N.,R.115 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T.12N.,R. 116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 422 PETEOLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOKATIONS. Page. T. 13N.,R. 116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 14 N., E. 116 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 J Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 15N.,R. 116'W.. Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30. 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued". November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 16N.,R. 116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued. .-. . . .March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 17 N., R. 116 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 18N.,R.116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal contintied December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 19N.,R. 116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, ]903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 20 N., R. 116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 21 N., R. 116 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 28 N., R. 116 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 29N.,R. 116W.. Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 423 Page. T.33N.,R. 116W.: WitMrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 12N.,R. 117W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 13 N., R. 117 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903. 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T.14N.,R. 117 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 15 N., R. 117 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 16 N., R. 117 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 17 N., R. 117 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 18 N., R. 117 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 19 N., R. 117 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 20N.,R. 117W.; Withdrawal June 3, 1902 C 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1 902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 424 PETROLEUM WITHDRAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 12N.,R. 118\V.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 13N., E. U8W.; Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdi-awal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 14 N., R. 118 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal .October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 15 N., R. 118 W.: Withdrawal* June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 ■. 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal October 30, 1909 158 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 16 N., R. 118 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued '. November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 17 N., R. 118 W.; Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 A\'ithdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 'Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 18 N., R. 118 W. . Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 AMthdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 19 N., R. lis \\-. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 20 N., R. lis W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 "* Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 425 rage. T. 12 N., R. 119 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 13N.,R. 119W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1901 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 14 N. , R. 119 W. : AVithdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 Withdrawal October 12, 1909 150 Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 206 T. 15 N., R. 119 W.: AVithdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 16N.,R. 119.W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 17 N., R. 119 W. : Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration ^ January 23, 1904 93 T. 18 N., R. 119 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 4 Withdrawal c<;ntinued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1 903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 19 N., R. 119 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 \^'ithdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 12X., R. 120W.: AVithdrawal June 3, 1902 72 AVithdrawal continued December 30. 1 902 77 Restoration March 16, 1903 81 T. 13 N., R. 120 AV. ; AVithdrawal June 3, 1902 72 AVithdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration. January 23, 1904 93 426 PETROLEUM WITHDBAWALS AND EESTOEATIONS. Page. T. 14N., R. 120 W.. Withdrawal June 3, 1902.: 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T.15N., R. 120W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T.16N., R. 120W.: Withdrawal June 3. 1902 :. 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 17N., R. 120W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 18 N., R. 120 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 ., 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 12N., R. 121W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 - Restoration ...March 16, 1903 81 T. 13N., R. 121W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 14N.,R. 121W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28 , 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 15N., R. 121W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 16N.,R. 121 W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28 , 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 T. 17N., R. 121W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 72 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902 77 Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 81 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903 89 Restoration January 23, 1904 93 TOWNSHIP INDEX. 427 T. 18N.,R. 121W.: Withdrawal June 3, 1902 Withdrawal continued December 30, 1902. Withdrawal continued March 16, 1903 Withdrawal continued November 28, 1903. Restoration January 23, 1904 T. IN., R. 1 W. T. 2N.,R. IW. T. 3N.,R. IW. T. 5N., R. IW. T. 6N., R. IW. T, 5N.,R. 2W. T. 6N., R. 2W. T. 7N., R. 2W. T. 6N., R. 3W. T. 7N., R, 3 W. Wind Riveh Meridian. north and west. Withdrawal October 12, 1909 . Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910. ... Restoration July 9, 1910. ... Withdrawal October 12, 1909 . Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910. ... Restoration July 9, 1910. ... Withdrawal August 2, 1912. . Withdrawal August 2, 1912- - Withdrawal .August 2, 1912. . . Withdrawal August 2, 1912. . . Withdrawal August 2, 1912. . . Withdrawal August 2, 1912. . . Withdrawal August 2, 1912. . . Withdrawal August 2, 1912. .. 72 77 81 89 93 156 206 218 156 206 218 281 281 281 281 281 281 281 281 SOUTH AND WEST. T. 1 S., R. 1 W.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909 156 Withdrawal confii-med July 2, 1910 206 Restoration July 9, 1910 218 SOUTH AND EAST. T. 1S.,R. IE.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909.. Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 Restoration July 9, 1910 Correction November 9, 1910. T. 2S., R. IE.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909. . Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 Restoration July 9, 1910 T. 2S., R. 2E.: Withdrawal October 12, 1909. . Withdrawal confirmed July 2, 1910 Restoration July 9, 1910 156 206 218 235 156 206 218 156 206 218 .O