John M. Binckley to William H. Seward, 6 May 1868

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Title: John M. Binckley to William H. Seward, 6 May 1868
Date: May 6, 1868
Creator(s): John M. Binckley | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00529
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Cite this page: Binckley, John M. and Walt Whitman. "John M. Binckley to William H. Seward, 6 May 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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May 6, 1868. Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Sir: The Attorney General ad interim has received your letter of the 25th ultimo, enclosing a copy of the communication of the United States Consul at Melbourne, Australia, relative to an alleged fugitive from justice from this country, and has directed the issuing of appropriate instructions to the United States Attorney at San Francisco, California, of which I have the honor to enclose herewith a copy. Respectfully, Your obedient servant John M. Binckley, Assistant Attorney General. [copy enc.]