09/02/1892
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"No substitute shall be employed in any Department otherwise than as herein provided."
"In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th instant, in relation to the employment by the Regular Army of the United States of Indian scouts for the purpose of pursuing host..."
"I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of State on the subject, together with the accompanying papers."