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Matthew F. Pleasants to Henry Williams, 20 May 1870

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  • Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to Henry Williams, 20 May 1870
  • Date: May 20, 1870
  • Creator(s): Matthew F. Pleasants | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.01347
  • 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: Pleasants, Matthew F. and Walt Whitman. "Matthew F. Pleasants to Henry Williams, 20 May 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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May 20, 1870. Henry Williams, Esq. Savannah, Geo. Sir: The Attorney General directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th instant, enclosing the receipted bill of the artist for the portrait of Attorney General Berrien—and to say that immediately upon the arrival of the picture a check for the amount will be sent to Mr. Maier. I am also directed by the Attorney General to return you his sincere thanks for your kindness and attention in the matter. Very respectfully yours, M. F. Pleasants, Ch. Clerk.
portrait of Judge Berrien
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