Benjamin Harrison actually said...

Few men in this country have filled more important and and more distinguished public positions than Mr. Hamlin.

In recognition of his many eminent and varied services and as an expression of the great respect and reverence which are felt for his memory...

The President, with a profound feeling of sorrow, announces the death of Hannibal Hamlin.

Whereas it is also provided by said section that \the existence of either of the conditions aforesaid shall be determined by the President o...