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Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904 to George Henry Williams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02460.06 Author/Creator: Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1874 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.8 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

Senator Gordon transmits "a certified copy of the Record in the case of the unfortunate man Mallory" to Williams, United States Attorney General. Gordon had applied for Mallory's pardon several weeks before. Written on United States Senate Chamber stationery.

Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904
Williams, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1910

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