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Title: W. F. Peddrick to Richard S. Field, 9 November 1868

Date: November 9, 1868

Whitman Archive ID: nar.00677

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November 9, 1868.

Hon. Richard S. Field,

U. S. Judge,

Princeton, N. J.

Sir:

The President having received from Charles R. Cornwell, Esq. a communication declining the appointment of U. S. Marshal of New Jersey, I am directed by the Attorney General to request that you will return to this office his commission, transmitted to you under date of October 29, ultimo.

Yours very respectfully,

W. F. Peddrick,

Acting Chief Clerk.


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