John M. Binckley to William H. Seward, 17 March 1868

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Title: John M. Binckley to William H. Seward, 17 March 1868
Date: March 17, 1868
Creator(s): John M. Binckley | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00471
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March 17, 1868. Hon William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Sir: I am directed by the President to request you to return to this office the Resolution of the Senate of the 12th inst. advising and consenting to the appointment of Charles Van Winkle to be Marshal of the United States for the District of Virginia, agreeably to the enclosed resolution of the Senate adopted March 16, 1868. Very Respectfully, yours, &c. John M. Binckley, Assistant Attorney General. for the Attorney Gen'l ad int.