W. A. Field to George S. Boutwell, 29 June 1869

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Title: W. A. Field to George S. Boutwell, 29 June 1869
Date: June 29, 1869
Creator(s): W. A. Field | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.01945
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June 29, 1869. Hon. Geo. S. Boutwell, Secretary of the Treasury. Sir: Your letter of the 26th inst. with accompanying papers, relative to the Internal Revenue case of Hogel Fisher & Co., was received to-day. I recommend the acceptance of the terms of the compromise as proposed by the Commissioner, namely, that Hogel Fisher & Co. pay $400 as tax, $200 as assessed penalty, and $600 as specific penalty, and all costs. Very respectfully, W. A. Field, Acting Attorney General.