Devens, Charles, 1820-1891 to J. A. Christian
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03476.04 Author/Creator: Devens, Charles, 1820-1891 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 March 1886 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy
Says it would not be "consistent with propriety" for him to answer certain legal questions, due to his position as a judge.
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