Matthew F. Pleasants to James W. Harris, 10 June 1867

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to James W. Harris, 10 June 1867
Date: June 10, 1867
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00218
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Cite this page: Pleasants, Matthew F. and Walt Whitman. "Matthew F. Pleasants to James W. Harris, 10 June 1867." The Walt Whitman Archive. Gen. ed. Matt Cohen, Ed Folsom, & Kenneth M. Price. Accessed 09 May 2025. <http://www.whitmanarchive.org>.
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June 10, 1867. James W. Harris, Esq. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Sir: Your letter of June 3d has been received at this office. In reply, I have to say that the Attorney General, from imperative necessity, begs to be excused from giving opinions upon special disfranchisement cases. Doubtless, in the general instructions, when published, you will find your case comprehended, & your letter substantially answered. Respectfully, &c. M. F. Pleasants, Chief Clerk.