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The municipal preemptor, like the agricultural preemptor, is required to take his land in conformity with "the legal subdivisions of the public lands."

From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)

I say second choice, because the preemptor has had the first choice long ago, and it may be before the land was surveyed.

From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)

The preemptor must make a settlement on the land in person; inhabit and improve the same, and erect thereon a dwelling.

From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)

Now, the rights of an agricultural preemptor we understand.

From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)

The preemptor has to pay about five dollars in the way of fees before he gets through the entire process of securing a title.

From Minnesota and Dacotah by Andrews, C. C. (Christopher Columbus)