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On the recordJanuary 24, 1887
To the Senate of the United States: In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 21st ultimo, calling for certain correspondence touching the construction of a ship canal through Nicaragua, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State on the subject, with accompanying papers.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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