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Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Authority to affix the seal to pardon of William and Elijah McWhorter. [Decimalized .01-.03]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00212 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Header Record Date: 30 August 1877 Pagination: 3 items Order a Copy

Includes carte de visite and Signed pass to see counting of electoral college 2/10/1877.

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