John M. Binckley to Hugh McCulloch, 8 August 1867

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Title: John M. Binckley to Hugh McCulloch, 8 August 1867
Date: August 8, 1867
Creator(s): John M. Binckley | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.02344
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August 8, 1867. Hon. Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury. Sir: I have the honor to return herewith the papers received with your letter of the 22d ult., relating to the title to a tract of land situated on Chambers Island, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, (part of fractional Sec. 32, in Township 32, N., Range 26, E.,) desired for a Light House site,—and to state, that, upon examination of these papers, I am of opinion that the proposed conveyance of Lewis S. Williams, and wife, would vest in the United States a good & valid title to the premises referred to. I am, Sir, Very respectfully, John M. Binckley, Acting Attorney Gen'l.