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Ulysses S. Grant: “I am gratified to be able to announce that the orders for the removal of the troops have been executed, and that the…”

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I am gratified to be able to announce that the orders for the removal of the troops have been executed, and that the military joint occupation of San Juan has ceased.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Grant announces the successful execution of orders for the removal of troops, marking the end of military occupation in San Juan.

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