Executive Order
09/10/1899
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I recommend the appropriation by Congress, out of humane consideration, and without reference to the question of liability of the Government...
In the fullness of years and honors, John Sherman, lately Secretary of State, has passed away.
Few among our citizens have risen to greater or more deserved eminence in the national councils than he.
This order to take effect on the first day of November, 1900.