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On the recordSeptember 13, 1909
Well, it certainly is not going to be a pleasure trip, although I shall enjoy it.
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Robert Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Remarks at the Banquet of the Boston Chamber of Commerce in Boston, Massachusetts

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Aug 3, 1911

With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the treaty, I transmit herewith an authenticated copy of a treaty signed by the plenipotentiaries of the United States and Great Britain on August 3, 1911.

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Jun 27, 1911

It is hereby ordered that the following described lands in the State of Florida be, and they are hereby withdrawn from settlement, entry, sale, or other disposal, and set aside as a reservation for the Seminole Indians in southern Florida, provided that this withdrawal is subject to any existing valid rights or claims of any persons

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Aug 14, 1911

I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 14.

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Aug 20, 1911

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