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John M. Binckley to Hugh McCulloch, 3 September 1867

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  • Title: John M. Binckley to Hugh McCulloch, 3 September 1867
  • Date: September 3, 1867
  • Creator(s): John M. Binckley | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.02350
  • 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 Melanie Krupa John Schwaninger
  • Cite this page: Binckley, John M. and Walt Whitman. "John M. Binckley to Hugh McCulloch, 3 September 1867." 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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September 3, 1867. Hon. Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury. Sir: I have the honor to return herewith the papers received under cover of your letter to the Attorney General of the 6th of June last, concerning the Title to a tract of land in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, desired for a Beacon site to mark the East Channel of Grand Island Harbor, Lake Michigan, and described as Lot 2, in Section 24, Township 47 N., Range 19 W., containing 44.69/100 acres. From an examination of these papers, I am of opinion that the proposed conveyance from Herman D. Walbridge will vest in the United States a good, and valid Title to the said premises. I am, Sir, Very Respectfully, John M. Binckley, Acting Attorney General​
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