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April 14, 1870.
Hon. Hannibal Hamlin,
Chairman Com. on Dist. of Columbia,
U. S. Senate.
Sir:
In conformity with your request, I enclose herewith the papers relating to the case of David R. Smith, nominated for a Justice of the Peace. Will you please to return them when you have done with them?
Very respectfully,
E. R. Hoar, Attorney General
papers rel'g to D. R. Smith