Matthew F. Pleasants to John Statz, 11 June 1868

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to John Statz, 11 June 1868
Date: June 11, 1868
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00563
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Cite this page: Pleasants, Matthew F. and Walt Whitman. "Matthew F. Pleasants to John Statz, 11 June 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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June 11, 1868 John Statz, Esq. Washington, D. C. Sir: I am directed by the Attorney General adinterim to say that your letter of the 10th instant, proposing certain questions as to your right of citizenship, has been received and referred to the Secretary of State. Very respectfully yours, M. F. Pleasants, Chief Clerk.