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Rutherford B. Hayes: In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 14th ultimo, requesting to be furnished with a copy of correspondence…

On the recordMarch 26, 1878
In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 14th ultimo, requesting to be furnished with a copy of correspondence between the Government of the United States and that of China respecting the 'Ward' claims and the claim of Charles E. Hill, I herewith submit a letter from the Secretary of State, together with its accompanying papers.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
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