Benjamin Harrison actually said...

Special Departmental Rule No. 1 is hereby amended so as to include among the places excepted from examination therein the following:In the Department of Agriculture, in the office of the Secretary: Clerk to act as appointment clerk.

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Executive Order—Amendment of Civil Service Rules

03/03/1891

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