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Matthew F. Pleasants to Francis C. Barlow, 29 March 1870

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  • Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to Francis C. Barlow, 29 March 1870
  • Date: March 29, 1870
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.01281
  • 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 Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger
  • Cite this page: Pleasants, Matthew F. and Walt Whitman. "Matthew F. Pleasants to Francis C. Barlow, 29 March 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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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.
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