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On the recordNovember 1, 1894
The heads of the several Executive Departments are hereby directed to amend their several classifications so as to include among the employees classified thereunder messengers, assistant messengers, and watchmen.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order—Civil Service: Amendment of Classification

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