Message to Congress
01/16/1899
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I recommend the appropriation by Congress during the present session of the sum of one hundred thousand dollars for the ...
I recommend the appropriation by Congress, out of humane consideration, and without reference to the question of liabili...
The sum of $200,000 is hereby allotted and set apart from the appropriation made for the benefit and government of Puert...
The said appointment to be made by the Military Governor thereof, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.