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Matthew F. Pleasants to Alexander Rives, 9 November 1869

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  • Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to Alexander Rives, 9 November 1869
  • Date: November 9, 1869
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.01069
  • 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 Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar
  • Cite this page: Pleasants, Matthew F. and Walt Whitman. "Matthew F. Pleasants to Alexander Rives, 9 November 1869." 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 9, 1869. Hon. Alexander Rives, Charlottesville, Va. Sir: I am directed by the Attorney General to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th inst., and to say that testimonials enclosed therein will be laid before the President at the proper time. Very respectfully, M. F. Pleasants, Chief Clerk.
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