On the recordMay 18, 1900
He was not directed by the Secretary of War to reply, and no answer was made by him or the Secretary of War to an application to cease fighting.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHe was not directed by the Secretary of War to reply, and no answer was made by him or the Secretary of War to an application to cease fighting.
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