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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 [Document recognizing Alexis Robert as consul of the Pontifical States]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00893 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 26 February 1868 Pagination: 1 p. ; 36.8 x 48.5 cm. Order a Copy

This document is signed by Andrew Johnson and countersigned by Seward. It gives the title of Consul to Alexis Robert, at New Orleans. Accompanied by a large white, paper seal.

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