EXECUTIVE MANSION, _August 9, 1888_.
_The Heads of Departments_:
As a mark of respect to the memory of General Sheridan, the President
directs that the several Executive Departments in the city of Washington
be closed and all public business at the national capital suspended on
Saturday, August 11 instant, the day of the funeral.
By direction of the President:
DANIEL S. LAMONT,
_Private Secretary._