02/10/1887
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"I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the matter, with accompanying copies of correspondence."
"I have no information concerning cruelties committed upon Armenians in Turkey or upon persons because of their being Christians."
"I transmit herewith the correspondence indicated."
"I do declare that the said lands granted for right of way and station purposes... are forfeited to the United States and will be subject to entry under the homestead laws."