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Copy E 143, WD Aug 15, 1871, Hon. Attorney General. Sir: I have the honor to request your opinion upon the point of law raised in the accompanying communication from the Commissioner of the Bureau of R.F. & A.L. viz: whether it is legal for his Bureau to retain from the sums collected by it for claimants colored soldiers, sailors, &c. the usual fees paid to attorneys for such collection. The reason for discontinuing the free collection of such claims is exhibited in the enclosed circular letter. Very respy &c, A W.W.B. Sec'y of War.
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