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On the recordJuly 19, 1909
All communications to the Department of State should be addressed to the Secretary of State.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 1113—Amending Paragraphs 114, 115, 120, and 129 of Consular Regulations of 1896, Regarding Communications

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