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Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Authority to affix seal to convention with Japan for reduction of import duties

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06655 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) Place Written: Washington Type: Document signed Date: 1866/04/09 Pagination: 1 p. + docket + engraving 25.4 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

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I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary
of State to affix the Seal of the United States to
the ratification and proclamation of the Convention with Japan for the reduction of import duties.
dated this day, and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant.
Andrew Johnson
Washington, April 9th 1866.

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