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I do herewith transmit to Congress a copy of Mr. Denby's dispatch No. 754, of November 5, 1888, containing the regulations so decreed.

01/13/1889

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Grover  Cleveland

deceased

usa, New York

1,039 Quotes

Born3/18/1837

Died6/24/1908 (aged 71)

PartyDemocratic

  • President of the United States

    3/4/1893 - 3/4/1897
  • President of the United States

    3/4/1885 - 3/4/1889
  • governor of new york

    1/1/1883 - 1/1/1885
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