Executive Order
05/18/1898
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The advance in the general efficiency of our consular service in promoting trade was even more marked than last year.
In case the commandant shall make such appointment from civil life he shall require of the appointee good and sufficient...
In view of the great importance of these reports to our producers, manufacturers, exporters, and business interest gener...
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