Proclamation

Presidential Proclamation upon the death of John Hay,  partially printed, July 3, 1905,  approximately  (7 1/2” X 12”).  John Hay was originally brought to Washington as secretary to Abraham Lincoln and continued to serve the executive department until his death while serving as Secretary of State, the third highest rank in the federal government and the highest appointive rank.  (Art. II, Sec. 1)

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