Matthew F. Pleasants to George S. Hillard, 15 January 1867

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to George S. Hillard, 15 January 1867
Date: January 15, 1867
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00183
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January 15, 1867. Hon. Geo. S. Hillard, U. S. Attorney Boston, Mass. Sir: I am directed by the Attorney General to say that your explanation as to the appointment of Mr. Hyde as your assistant is satisfactory to him, and the account has been approved, & referred to the proper officer of the Treasury Department for settlement. Very respectfully yours, M. F. Pleasants, Ch. Clerk.