Matthew F. Pleasants to James Brooks, 17 June 1870

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to James Brooks, 17 June 1870
Date: June 17, 1870
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.01374
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June 17, 1870. Hon. James Brooks, House of Representatives. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 15th inst. I am directed to say that the daughter of the late Attorney General Crittenden referred to has already made application to this Office for a copy of the opinions of her father and has been informed that we were not in possession of a spare copy. Very respectfully, M. F. Pleasants, Chief Clerk.

letter answered