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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to Alexander Rives, 9 November 1869

Date: November 9, 1869

Whitman Archive ID: nar.01069

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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.


letter received


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