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McKinley, William (1843-1901) [Draft letter]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00970 Author/Creator: McKinley, William (1843-1901) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 28 November 1898 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses appointing a governor to Havana, Cuba. Written in pencil on Executive Mansion letterhead. Some words have been retouched by another hand.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

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