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William McKinley: “Whereas satisfactory proof has been given to me that no tonnage light-house dues or any equivalent tax or taxes whatever…”

On the recordJuly 18, 1898
Whereas satisfactory proof has been given to me that no tonnage light-house dues or any equivalent tax or taxes whatever are imposed upon vessels of the United States in the port of Copenhagen, in the Kingdom of Denmark;
Said by
William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 420—Concerning Customs Duties on Vessels Originating from the Port of Copenhagen

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