d affection of his countrymen and the admiration
of the world. In the varied pursuits of legislation, diplomacy, and
literature his genius has added new luster to American citizenship.

As a suitable expression of the national appreciation of his great
public services and of the general sorrow caused by his death, I direct
that on the day of his funeral all the Departments of the executive
branch of the Government at Washington be closed, and that on all public
buildings throughout the United States the national flag shall be
displayed at half-staff, and that for a period of thirty days the
Department of State be draped in mourning.

[SEAL.]

Done at the city of Washington, this 27th day of January, A.D. 1893, and
of the Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and
seventeenth.

BENJ. HARRISON.

By the President:
JOHN W. FOSTER,
_Secretary of State_.

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