Thomas, of Illinois; Amos
Townsend, of Ohio, and Charles M. Shelley, of Alabama.
ORDERS OF THE HEADS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.
[From the National Republican, Washington, September 21, 1881.]
LONG BRANCH, _September 20._[A]
It has been agreed here by all the heads of Departments that the
Departments shall remain closed from this time until the conclusion of
President Garfield's funeral ceremonies in Washington, and it is
understood that you will notify the acting heads of all Departments of
this arrangement. * * *
ROBERT T. LINCOLN,
_Secretary of War._
[Footnote A: Sent to the chief clerk of the War Department.]
[From official records, Treasury Department.]
Order.
Treasury Department,
Office of the Secretary,
_Washington, D.C., September 20, 1881._
It is ordered, as a mark of respect to the memory of President Garfield,
that the Treasury Department be closed during this day.
H.F. FRENCH,
_Acting Secretary._
[From official records, Treasury Department.]
Notice.
Treasury Department,
Office Of The Secretary,
_Washington, D.C., September 21, 1881._
As a token of respect to the memory of the late President, James A.
Garfield, the Treasury Department will be closed to public business
to-day at 12 o'clock noon, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, the
22d and 23d instant.
H.F. FRENCH,
_Acting Secretary._
[From official records, Treasury Department.]
Order.
Treasury Department,
Office of the Secretary,
_Washington, D.
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