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William M. Evarts to H. H. Wells, 20 November 1868

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  • Title: William M. Evarts to H. H. Wells, 20 November 1868
  • Date: November 20, 1868
  • Creator(s): William M. Evarts | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.00686
  • Source: National Archives and Records Administration. Transcribed from digital images or a microfilm reproduction of the original item. For a description of the editorial rationale behind our treatment of the manuscripts, see our statement of editorial policy.
  • Contributors to digital file: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger
  • Cite this page: Evarts, William M. and Walt Whitman. "William M. Evarts to H. H. Wells, 20 November 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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November 20, 1868. Hon. H. H. Wells, Governor of Virginia, Richmond, Va. Sir: Your letter of the 16th inst. enclosing one addressed to you by Gov. Letcher, came to my hands only this morning, in consequence of my absence from the city. In reply I need only say that it is not expected that the trial of Mr. Davis will be brought on until a day during the term hereafter to be assigned, and which will permit of due notice being given to the witnesses before their attendance will be required. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, Wm. M. Evarts, Attorney General
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