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On the recordJune 4, 1879
As I am without power, in the absence of legislation, to act upon the recommendations of the report further than by submitting the same to Congress, the proceedings and conclusions of the board are transmitted for the information of Congress and such action as in your wisdom shall seem expedient and just.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

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