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Did you get the "Galaxy" of Dec 1—? William Swinton is here in Washington, temporarily.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington , Dec. 1, 1866. John S.
Jenks, 1 December 1866
You must tell Jeff or George to get the "Galaxy" of Dec. 1.
Dont forget, George or Jeffy, to get the Galaxy of Dec. 1.
On page 1 is a "Letter from Washington" signed by "Observer."
The following considerations seem to arise: 1: The particular executive power of interference invoked
Attorney for the Dist. of Virginia, from July 1, 1866, to October 1, 1866,—& to request its payment out
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, Washington , Aug. 1, 1866.
Price, 1 August 1866
letter of last Thursday—I suppose you got one from me the Saturday before, with some envelopes in, & $1—
Attorney for the Eastern Dist. of Louisiana, from Jan. 1, 1866, to March 31, 1866, inclusive, - & to