GROVER CLEVELAND.
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.
SPECIAL CUSTOMS RULE NO. 1.
In addition to exceptions from examination in the classified customs service made under Customs Rule II, clause 5, the following special exceptions are made:
In the Boston customs district, office of the naval officer: Assistant deputy naval officer.
Approved, August 10, 1888.