Autograph letter signed : Washington, to the President, 1854 May 30.

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Autograph letter signed : Washington, to the President, 1854 May 30.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270903846

Recommending Jefferson Falkner for a judgeship in the territories and Benjamin F. Porter for a similar appointment.

1 item (2 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7225004

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Clay, C. C. (Clement Claiborne), 1816-1882

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Falkner, Jefferson, fl. 1854.

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Fitzpatrick, Benjamin, 1802-1869

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Porter, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Faneuil), 1808-1868

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Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

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