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Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Authority to affix seal to convention with Japan for reduction of import duties

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06655 Author/Creator: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 1866/04/09 Pagination: 1 p. + docket + engraving 25.4 x 20.3 cm Order a Copy

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