"WASHINGTON, D. C., _July 3rd, 1885_.
"DEAR MR. SMITH,--Immediately upon receipt of your telegram
this morning, I made the necessary inquiry, and received the reply,
which I append.
"Faithfully yours,
"DANIEL MANNING."
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"EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON, _July 3, 1885_.
"DEAR MR. MANNING,--The commissions for the appointment of
Union Pacific Railroad directors were issued on the 1st, and are now
beyond recall.
"Sincerely yours,
"D. S. LAMONT."