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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to Sarah Kingsmill, 11 December 1869

Date: December 11, 1869

Whitman Archive ID: nar.01105

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December 11, 1869.

Mrs. Sarah Kingsmill

966 West Jackson street,

Chicago, Ill.

Madame,

The Attorney General directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th inst. and to say that he has no official connection with or control over, the subject of pensions.

Your application should be addressed to Hon. H. Van Aernam, Commissioner of Pensions.

Very respectfully,

M. F. Pleasants

Chief Clerk.


Official action declined.


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