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Forty First Congress U.S. House of Representatives. Washington, D.C. Apl 1 1871 Genl: Yr kind favor is recd and I am obliged for attention - I shd like to have at yr earliest convenience a summary - giving the No of cases of outrage - in each state for 1868 - stating if practicable 1 Murders. 2. Shooting. 3 Scourging and other bodily injury - Please direct to H.R. and if in business hours send by Messenger & I will
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how to indicate the image of the capitol building - not at all unless explicitly asked for by project specific instructions