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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to Francis C. Barlow, 29 March 1870
Date: March 29, 1870
Whitman Archive ID: nar.01281
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March 29, 1870.
Francis C. Barlow, Esq.
5 Beekman street,
New York City.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 26th instant, I am instructed to say that the subject-matter has not been referred to this office, and the Attorney General has no jurisdiction in the case.
Very resp. yours,
M. F. Pleasants,
Chief Clerk.
no jurisdiction