43 U.S.C. § 59 : US Code - Section 59: Official papers in office of surveyor general in California; copies

Search 43 U.S.C. § 59 : US Code - Section 59: Official papers in office of surveyor general in California; copies

All official books, papers, instruments of writing, documents,
archives, official seals, stamps, or dies, which have been
authorized by law to be collected and deposited in the surveyor
general's office in California, shall be safely and securely kept
by the Secretary of the Interior, or such officer as he may
designate, in the archives of his office until disposed of as
provided by law; and copies thereof, authenticated by the Secretary
or such officer under his seal of office, shall be evidence in all
cases where the originals would be evidence.