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lizardhaven
From what I have researched and found on the subject of bringing land patents up to date I would agree with your statements. This idea of a patent sandwich is not as important as research into the ownership trail to the original patent and giving public notice of your acceptance once a clear trail is found.
The patent exists as a grant and you have to do something public to accept the rights and underlying contract of the grant. In addition to posting notice on four corners of the property I would also suggest getting a couple of friends to give you affidavits saying they saw the posting on your four corners on a certain date and again on a date at least 2 months later. Record the affidavits with the country recorder. Let your neighbors know what you are doing and give them reasonable opportunity to dispute your claim as well. You might even try to get them to sign a statement that they have observed your property markings and have been given an opportunity to dispute them.
Place public notice in the local paper. Meet your state requirements for public notice (3 publishings will be required) and keep copies of the notice and the receipt that the newspaper gives you.
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