Matthew F. Pleasants to T. C. Sweeney, 20 January 1869

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to T. C. Sweeney, 20 January 1869
Date: January 20, 1869
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00749
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January 20, 1869. T. C. Sweeney, Esq. Wheeling, W. Va. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 15th inst. I am directed by the Attorney General to say that he is now considering what course to pursue in the case of the steamer Frolic, and in other cases of the same class. Respectfully, &c. M. F. Pleasants, Chief Clerk.