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Salmon P. Chase

U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chief Justice.

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Also known as Mr. Chase

First appearance: xvii president grant 1869

Salmon P. Chase shows up with force in Free Fight (1869–1870). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Chief Justice; Adams defends him in an article about legal tender, and Chase shares his recollections.
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Salmon P. Chase first appears in 0019 xvii president grant 1869.

In Free Fight (1869–1870): Chief Justice; Adams defends him in an article about legal tender, and Chase shares his recollections.

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CSCharles SumnerHAHenry AdamsJQJohn Quincy Ad…WHWilliam H. Sew…CKClarence KingSPSalmon P. Chase

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