Letter signed : Washington, D.C. to the President, 1869 Dec. 11.

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Letter signed : Washington, D.C. to the President, 1869 Dec. 11.

Informing him that Mr. Valentine Melah, appointed steward of the President's household, has filed his oath of office and official bond.

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