Nothing in sections 71 to 75 of this title shall be construed to destroy or impair any rights which may have attached prior to the third day of March, 1873, or to authorize the sale of lands valuable for mines of gold, silver, or copper.
(R.S. § 2352.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
act Mar. 3, 1873, ch. 279, § 617 Stat. 608R.S. § 2352 derived from , .
Executive Documents
Indian Lands Excepted
section 71 of this titleSee note set out under .