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Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919 to Alexander C. Twining

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05855 Author/Creator: Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1879 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24.4 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a question on Constitutional law and appropriations for the army. Refers to Rutherford B. Hayes' refusal to sign appropriation bills. Written on Senate Chamber stationery.

Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919
Twining, Alexander Catlin, 1801-1884
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, 1822-1893

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