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Though nominated for chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1873, an irregularity regarding election fraud kept this Territory of Oregon chief justice, Grant's attorney general (1871-75) and Oregon senator (1865-71) from taking that office; ironically, it was he and Lew Wallace who in 1876 examined the controversial Florida presidential vote, siding with Hayes. Item #19318
Bold "Geo H Williams / Atty Genl / Sept 5th 1874" in brown fountain pen, heavy stock 3½" X 2", n.d. Near fine. Mounting traces on verso.
Price: $65.00
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