12/16/1878
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"I can not consent to their absolute and entire repeal, and I can not approve legislation which seeks to prevent their enforcement."
"I transmit herewith, in compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 29th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State relative to the steps taken by this Government to promote ..."
"I have given to this report such examination as satisfies me that I ought to lay the proceedings and conclusions of the board before Congress."
"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 tr..."