J. W. Douglas papers, 1871-1872.

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J. W. Douglas papers, 1871-1872.

Petition, letter, and bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, regarding the desire of distillers in Chicago to be relieved of federal taxes on liquor after the Chicago fire.

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Douglas, J. W. (John Watkinson), 1827-1909.

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