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On the recordMarch 19, 1896
But Indians shall be eligible to appointment to any of said positions on such test of fitness as may be required by the Secretary of the Interior.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order—Civil Service: Extension of the Classified Departmental and Indian Services

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