John M. Binckley to Edward G. Bishop, 5 June 1868

June 5, 1868 Edward G. Bishop, Esq. late Paymaster U. S. Navy, Box 3633,  New York. Sir: Your inquiry of 4th instant, relative to your relations with the case of the United States, vs. Schooner Watchful, & cargo, No. 56, December term, 1867, has been appropriately referred to Samuel H. Torrey, Esq., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Respectfully, your obedient servant, John M. Binckley, Assistant Attorney General.