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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Appointment of Anson Burlingame as envoy extraordinary to China].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04580 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 15 July 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; 35.5 x 45.5 cm Order a Copy

This document is an appointment of Anson Burlingame as envoy extraordinary to China by Abraham Lincoln. It is countersigned by Secretary of State William Seward. Accompanied by an impression stamp. Document is mounted, dimensions are 43.3 x 53.6 cm.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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