I appeal to you for that earnest and
thoughtful support which makes this Government in fact, as it is in law,
a government of the people.
I shall greatly rely upon the wisdom and patriotism of Congress and of
those who may share with me the responsibilities and duties of
administration, and, above all, upon our efforts to promote the welfare
of this great people and their Government I reverently invoke the
support and blessings of Almighty God.
March 4, 1881.
SPECIAL MESSAGES.
Executive Mansion,
_Washington, April 6, 1881.
To the Senate of the United States:_
I transmit herewith in response to the resolution of the Senate of the
18th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying
papers, in relation to the capitulations of the Ottoman Empire.
JAMES A. GARFIELD
Executive Mansion,
_Washington, May 20, 1881.
To the Senate of the United States:_
I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State, with
accompanying papers, submitted in response to the Senate resolution of
the 12th ultimo, touching the case of Michael P. Boyton.[A]
JAMES A. GARFIELD
[Footnote A: Arrested and imprisoned by authorities of Great Britain.]
EXECUTIVE ORDER.
Executive Mansion,
_Washington, May 28, 1881._
Dear Sir:[A] I am directed by the President to inform you that the
several Departments of the Government will be closed on Monday, the 30th
instant, to enable the employees to participate in the decoration of the
graves of the soldiers who fell during the rebellion.
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