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Washington Letter from Dec 14 highlights land policy and politics
Washington letter discusses Commissioner Sparks at the Land Office, the Morrison code and changes in House committees, and General Lawton's eligibility. It notes public interest in new government building plans, the Dead Letter Office sales, Christmas commerce, and portraits of Cabinet members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washineaton
D.C
Commissioner Sparks
Land Office
Carlisle
House
Morrison
Randall
Hiscock
Congress
Lawton
Senate
St. Petersburg
Coast and Geological Survey
Marine Hospital Bureau
Lighthouse Board
The
Navigation Bureau
Steamboat Inspection Bureau
Architect of
the Treasury
Harpers Weekly