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McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Telegram to Wilhelm II.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07952 Author/Creator: McKinley, William, 1843-1901 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Telegram Date: 1898/02/17 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Accepting condolences for loss of Americans aboard U.S.S. Maine.

McKinley, William, 1843-1901
William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941

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