Rutherford Hayes actually said...

To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, dated the 17th instant, in relation to the destruction of the bark Forest Belle in Chinese waters in March last, submitted in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of February 4, 1879.

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Special Message

02/17/1879

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