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Title: W. A. Field to Hamilton Fish, 11 August 1869
Date: August 11, 1869
Whitman Archive ID: nar.00984
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August 11, 1869.
Hon. Hamilton Fish,
Secretary of State.
Sir:
I have the honor to transmit herewith a letter from J. W. Gurley, Esq., acting U. S. Attorney at New Orleans, enclosing a statement from U. S. Commissioner Augustin, in the matter of the German brig "Sadowa"— which I will thank you to return to this Office after perusal.
Very respectfully,
W. A. Field,
Acting Attorney General.
Brig "Sadowa."