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On the recordJune 29, 1879
I earnestly urge upon your attention the necessity of making immediate appropriations for the maintenance of the service of the marshals and deputy marshals for the fiscal year which commences to-morrow.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican · Ohio

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