Kirby v. United States Ex Rel. Crow Tribe

With the approval, of the Secretary of the Interior certain lands of the Crow Tribe of Indians in Montana were leased to George B. Kirby and Charles McDaniels for the grazing of cattle for two'years beginning February 1,1916. A bond, in which the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company joined as surety, was given by the lessees for the faithful performance of their obligations. The lease required,.them to pay a minimum rental of $31,950 per year and to abide by the following provision:

“And it is further agreed that the number, of cattle to be grazed on the territory described .above shall…