Warrant, 1867 Mar. 18, Washington, D.C.

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Warrant, 1867 Mar. 18, Washington, D.C.

Authorizes the secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to a full power for William H. Seward to negotiate a convention with Russia for the purchase of Alaska. Printed form filled in by hand and signed by Johnson.

1 item (1 p.) ; 26 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6791884

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