President's letter of transmittal to Congress, [1889].

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President's letter of transmittal to Congress, [1889].

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Autograph draft, with corrections, of Grover Cleveland's message to Congress covering the fifth annual report of the Civil Service Commission, for the year ending 30 June 1888. With an Executive Mansion envelope addressed to J.S. Clarkson.

1 item (2 p.) ; 27 cm. + 1 envelope.

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