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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to S. Weldy, 24 February 1870

Date: February 24, 1870

Whitman Archive ID: nar.01223

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February 24, 1870.

S. Weldy, Esq.

Logan, Ohio.

Sir:

In reply to your letter of the 21st inst. the Attorney General directs me to say that it is contrary to the rules of his office to return papers placed on the files in support of applications for office.

Very respectfully,

M. F. Pleasants,

Chief Clerk.


declining return of papers.


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