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McKinley, William (1843-1901) [unidentified]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08032 Author/Creator: McKinley, William (1843-1901) Place Written: Executive Mansion, Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 January 1900 Pagination: 1 p. 17.8 cm x 11.4 cm Order a Copy

No dress code specified by McKinley for White House meeting. "They will be welcome in whatever apprel is most convenient and agreeable to them.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

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