Matthew F. Pleasants to D. J. Mould, 26 January 1869

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to D. J. Mould, 26 January 1869
Date: January 26, 1869
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00756
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January 26, 1869. Hon. D. J. Mould, House of Representatives, Washington. Sir: Your letter of the 25th inst. requesting a copy of an opinion of the Attorney General relative to laws affecting paymasters, has been received. After referring to the office record of opinions, I have to reply that there is no opinion rendered on the subject you mention. Very respectfully, &c. M. F. Pleasants, Chief Clerk.