Typed document signed by William McKinley (1843-1901) as President of the United States. Washington, D.C., 9 April 1900. 2 pages, 4to. With original embossed wafer seal. Undersigned by John Hay (1838-1905), as Secretary of State. 

An official authorization signed by President William McKinley appointing William Paine Lord (1838-1911) as "Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at Buenos Aires."

Lord was a Republican politician who had previously served as the ninth Governor of Oregon (1895-1899). He would serve as the U.S. Minister to Argentina until 1902, after which he returned to Oregon, where he was instrumental in codifying the state's laws. 

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