Executive Order
04/05/1899
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This order to take effect on the first day of November, 1900.
In the fullness of years and honors, John Sherman, lately Secretary of State, has passed away.
I hereby empower the Naval officer in command at the Island of Guam to act as Collector of Customs for said Island.
The sum of $200,000 is hereby allotted and set apart from the appropriation made for the benefit and government of Puert...