In re Cooper
143 US 472, 12 S. Ct. 453, 36 L. Ed. 232 - Supreme Court, 1892 - Google Scholar
494 By section one of the act of Congress of May 17, 1884, entitled "An act providing a civil government
for Alaska," (23 Stat. 24, c. 53,) it is provided "that the territory ceded to the United States by Russia …
for Alaska," (23 Stat. 24, c. 53,) it is provided "that the territory ceded to the United States by Russia …