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W. A. Field to Columbus Delano, 17 January 1870

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  • Title: W. A. Field to Columbus Delano, 17 January 1870
  • Date: January 17, 1870
  • Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.01159
  • 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 Vanessa Steinroetter John Schwaninger Nima Najafi Kianfar
  • Cite this page: Field, W. A. and Walt Whitman. "W. A. Field to Columbus Delano, 17 January 1870." 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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January 17, 1870. Hon. C. Delano, Commissioner Internal Revenue. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a letter from the U. S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, and an accompanying affidavit of Thomas R. Payne, master of the steamer Lizzie Baker, which was forwarded by you to this office in November last in connection with charges ag't the U. S. Deputy Marshal Holland and others. I beg to call your attention to Mr. Bisbee's request in relation to this affidavit. Very respectfully, W. A. Field, Ass't Attorney General.
regarding charges ag't U. S. Deputy Marshal Holland.
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