ALS, 1870 October 12 : Treasury Dept.

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ALS, 1870 October 12 : Treasury Dept.

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Secretary of the Treasury, Boutwell, writes to an "Officer of the United States" concerning his responsibilities in enforcing President Grant's Proclamation of Oct. 8, 1870 defining "the rights and obligations of France and the North German Confederation and its allies during the continuance of hostilities."

2 p., 24 x 19.7 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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