Ebenezer Rockwood Hoar to J. D. Cox, 12 April 1869

April 12, 1869. Hon. J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 19th inst. touching the question of the eligibility of Gen. E. S. Parker, to the office of Chief of a Bureau of your Department, I have the honor to state that, on the facts presented, I do not perceive that he is disqualified from holding such office, under the Constitution and laws of the United States. I am sir, with great respect, Your obedient servant, E. R. Hoar, Attorney General.