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Title: Matthew F. Pleasants to John H. Howe, 7 June 1869
Date: June 7, 1869
Whitman Archive ID: nar.01901
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June 7, 1869.
Hon. J. H. Howe,
Chief Justice, &c.
Cheyenne, Wyoming Terr.
Sir:
The Attorney General directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2d inst. and to say that in accordance with your request, you are hereby granted a leave of absence for two months. I have also, as desired by you, arranged that the draft for your salary shall be sent to you at Kewannee, Illinois.
Very Resp. yours,
M. F. Pleasants,
Chief Clerk.