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Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Fitz-John Porter].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04576 Author/Creator: Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 4 May 1882 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Order a Copy

Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

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