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William McKinley: Counsellor McKinley lashes out in 1869: "What a perversion of justice"

Counsellor McKinley lashes out in 1869: "What a perversion of justice"

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Counsellor McKinley lashes out in 1869: "What a perversion of justice"

Early ALS signed “Wm. McKinley, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10, personal law firm letterhead, November 16, 1869. Letter to General Marsden concerning a recent trial, in part: "Court is in session. Marshand vs. Seigual tried. Judg't for Plaintiff. What a perversion of justice. A woman on crutches?Court goes off slow, let me hear from you. Members of bar here waiting for 'trial.'" In fine condition.

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