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Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) from Rutherford B. Hayes

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09772 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Printed letter signed Date: 22 June 1877 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

One blank form letter from Rutherford B. Hayes dated June 22, 1877. Relates to a rule where civil servants cannot influence the political scope or elections, but are not prevented from expressing their views to the public as long as it does not interfere with their work.

Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893

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