DCHP-3

Indian office

Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the government agency responsible for the well-being of Indians in a given area, especially those on a reserve; also, the area of jurisdiction of this agency.

See: Indian agency(def. 1)

Quotations

1879
It has been impossible for the Indian Office to supply the destitute with meat to any extent.