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Walt Whitman to George H. Williams, 1 July 1874

Hon. Geo H. Williams, Attorney General.1 Sir:

Yours of June 30, informing me of the necessity of terminating my services in the Solicitor's office, Treasury, is respectfully acknowledged.

I see that the dismissed clerks in the Treasury, &c. are to have two months extra pay, (July & August.) Can this allowance be made to me?

Very respectfully, Walt Whitman

Notes

  • 1. On June 30, 1874, Bluford Wilson, Solicitor of the Treasury, informed Williams that "Walt Whitman is the clerk of this class who can be discharged with least detriment to the national service" (National Archives). On June 30, 1874, Williams informed the poet of his dismissal. On July 6, 1874, (copy in the National Archives) Williams replied that Whitman was entitled to two months salary. [back]
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