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Rutherford B. Hayes: In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 13th November last calling for information concerning the cause…

On the recordJanuary 16, 1878
In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 13th November last calling for information concerning the cause, numbers engaged, number of lives lost, and probable cost of the late so-called Nez Perce War, I have the honor to submit the accompanying communication from the General of the Army and an extract from the annual report of that officer.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

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