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William McKinley: “I recommend the appropriation by Congress of the sum of $5,000 to reimburse the master and owners of the vessel for all…”

On the recordDecember 5, 1900
I recommend the appropriation by Congress of the sum of $5,000 to reimburse the master and owners of the vessel for all losses and damages incurred by reason of his said wrongful and illegal arrest and detention.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

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