John M. Binckley to J. V. N. Lothrop, 28 March 1868

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Title: John M. Binckley to J. V. N. Lothrop, 28 March 1868
Date: March 28, 1868
Creator(s): John M. Binckley | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00491
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Cite this page: Binckley, John M. and Walt Whitman. "John M. Binckley to J. V. N. Lothrop, 28 March 1868." 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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March 28, 1868. J. V.N. Lothrop, Esq. Detroit, Mich. Sir: In conformity to oral promise, I have to announce the result of the examination made by the Attorney General ad interim, of the question relating to the Detroit House of Correction, referred by the Head of the Treasury Department. He is of opinion that the said institution is not a "manufactory," in the sense of the Revenue Laws. Respectfully, John M. Binckley Assistant Attorney Gen'l.