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McKinley, William (1843-1901) [Presidential pardon of Charles Anderson, who was covicted of selling liquor to Indians]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06105 Author/Creator: McKinley, William (1843-1901) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 12 August 1899 Pagination: 2 p. 39.8 x 25.6 cm Order a Copy

Anderson was pardoned by McKinley. Countersigned by James E. Bayard, acting Attorney General. includes seal.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Bayard, James E., fl. 1899
United States. President (1897-1901 : McKinley)

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