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<DIV>For all of us seeking enlightenment...from FAQ's of the below suggested web site.</DIV>
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<TD class=BoldText vAlign=center><A name=26>What's a land patent?</A></TD></TR>
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<P>Land patents document the transfer of land ownership from the federal government to individuals. Our land patent records include the information recorded when ownership was transferred.<BR> </P>
<P>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MN. For those not celebrating Christmas....have a good one. Jim<BR></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>
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<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">-------------- Original message -------------- <BR>From: "Carylon Viuhkola" <viuhkola@clatskanie.com> <BR>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hey Everyone, the BLM records are back online!!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/">http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/</A></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><A href="http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Default.asp">http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Default.asp</A>?</FONT></DIV>
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