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Benjamin Helm Bristow to J. W. McDonald, 27 September 1871
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Sept. 27, 1871.
J. W. McDonald,
U. S. Commissioner
Houston, Texas.
The District Attorney alone can appoint. See Act of Congress approved August 16,
1856.
B. H. Bristow, Solicitor Gen'l,
& Acting Attorney Gen'l.