William M. Evarts to Ward H. Lamon, 17 February 1869

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Title: William M. Evarts to Ward H. Lamon, 17 February 1869
Date: February 17, 1869
Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00798
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Cite this page: Evarts, William M. and Walt Whitman. "William M. Evarts to Ward H. Lamon, 17 February 1869." The Walt Whitman Archive. Gen. ed. Matt Cohen, Ed Folsom, & Kenneth M. Price. Accessed 14 January 2025. <http://www.whitmanarchive.org>.
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Feb. 17, 1869. Ward H. Lamon, Esq. Washington, D. C. Sir: I am in receipt of your note relative to the case of The U. S. vs. Higdon, No. 198, on appeal from the Court of Claims. On Saturday last, I advised the Secretary of War that this appeal might be dismissed, without prejudice to the interests of the U. S.—In this class of cases I am in the habit of awaiting the consent of the Secretary of War to the dismissal of the appeal, before taking action in the cases. Yours very truly Wm. M. Evarts, Attorney General.