Approved. Let these rules go into effect May 1, 1879.
D.M. KEY,
Postmaster-General.
APRIL 3, 1879.
The foregoing rules are approved.
R.B. HAYES.
[From the Evening Star, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1879.]
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, May 28, 1879.
SIR:[37] I am directed by the President to say that the several Departments of the Government will be closed on Friday, the 30th instant, in remembrance of those who fell in defense of the nation, and to enable the employees to participate in the commemorative ceremonies of the day.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
W.K. ROGERS,
Private Secretary.