DS, 1845 April 15 : Washington, to James Buchanan.

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DS, 1845 April 15 : Washington, to James Buchanan.

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Partly printed documnet signed, as President, authorizing Secretary of State (James Buchanan) "to affix the Seal of the United States to a power to exchange the ratification fo a treaty between" the United States and China.

1 p. ; 25 x 19.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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