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McKinley, William, 1843-1901 to John Hay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03995 Author/Creator: McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1900 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Text reads: "Hay. Instructions to Ambassadors in China defining the attitude of the United States. Approved". Written on Executive Mansion stationery.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

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