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George S. Boutwell · 1874 · Scanned text · Free in the US
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43d Conoeess, » SENATE. ( Kepoet 453,
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You’ve reached the end of Report of the Joint Select Committee of Congress appointed to inquire into the affairs of the government of the District of Columbia : together with, the journal of the committee, answer of the governor, charges, arguments, and testimony.