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Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 [Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Robert A. Adams].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00711 Author/Creator: Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: January 23, 1879 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; + blank sheet Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

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