Matthew F. Pleasants to William P. Brayton, 25 February 1869

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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to William P. Brayton, 25 February 1869
Date: February 25, 1869
Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00808
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Feb. 25, 1869. Wm. P. Brayton, Esq. Sheriff Fulton Co. New York, Johnstown. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 23d inst. the Attorney Gen. directs me to say that this office has no official duty or authority in the matter referred to. The papers are accordingly returned. Very Resp. yours, M. F. Pleasants, Ch. Clerk.