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Petition for the Appointment of William J. McCormack as Justice of the Peace, Washington, D.C., 1858 November

Petition recommending the appointment of William J. McCormack as Justice of the Peace for Washington County's 5th Ward. Signed by 24 residents of Washington, D.C., including Mayor James G. Berret, and endorsed by President James Buchanan. The petition is dated November 1858 and includes the signature of R. Cohen among the petitioners. The document measures 10x8 inches and is written on recto and verso.

Associated People/Businesses

McCormack, William J.
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Cohen, R.

Geography

Washington, D.C.

Subjects

Petitions
Justices of the peace
United States--Politics and government

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 135