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On the recordJuly 13, 1890
To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State, inclosing the recommendation of the International American Conference with reference to the adoption by the American Republics of a uniform code of international law, to which your attention is respectfully directed.
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Benjamin Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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