United States v. Jackson

KERRIGAN, District Judge.

This is an action to quiet title to certain lands, brought by the United States on behalf of Bob Roberts, a tribal Indian. A trust patent to the lands in question was issued to Jack Williams, also an Indian, December 11, 1891, in accordance with the act of July 4, 1884, c. 180, § 1 (25 Stat. 96; USCA tit. 43, § 190). This patent, in conformity with the statute, declared:

“Now know ye that the United States of America, in consideration of the premises and in accordance with the provisions of the said Act of Congress of July 4, 1884, hereby declares that it does and will…