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913 Bureau R. F. & A. L. Vol 18 1871

Treasury Department
Office of the Secretary
Oct 13th 1871

[[stamp]] The National Archives of the United States [[/stamp]]

Boutwell Hon Geo S
Sec. &c

States that his opinion in reference to the course that has been pursued in converting currency in the hands of the Chief Disbursing Officer of this Bu. into bonds of the United States, is illegal, and certainly it is irregular.

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Recd Bureau R.F. & A.L. Oct 14 1871.