Message to Congress
02/20/1901
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The said appointment to be made by the Military Governor thereof, subject to the approval of the Secretary of War.
In case the commandant shall make such appointment from civil life he shall require of the appointee good and sufficient...
Inasmuch as said land has been abandoned for military purposes, it is further ordered and directed that the portion of s...
In the fullness of years and honors, John Sherman, lately Secretary of State, has passed away.