A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C., ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1999, SIGNS AND MAILS TO ME A LEGAL REPLY LETTER (A COPY OF WHICH I HAVE KEPT FOR MY PERSONAL LEGAL RECORDS), STATING THAT THE LEGAL ISSUE I HAD CITED IN WRITING TO THAT FEDERAL AGENCY APPARENTLY 'DOES NOT INVOLVE FEDERAL LAW OR WHAT WOULD APPROPRIATELY INVOLVE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'

U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20530

SEP 13 1999

John K. McMillan
P.O. Box 11517
Austin, TX 78711

Dear Mr. McMillan:

I am responding to your letter to the Attorney General.

We have reviewed the information you provided and it appears that this matter does not involve Federal law or what would appropriately involve the Department of Justice. Basically, the Department gives opinions or renders legal services only to Federal officials charged with public responsibilities. If you need to pursue the matter, you should consult a private attorney to determine what legal avenues are open to you.

We are returning your correspondence so that you may pursue the matter through the channels we suggest.

Sincerely,

Robert A. Strader
Assistant Director
Mail, Audiovisual, and Publications Services
Facilities and Administrative Services Staff
Justice Management Division

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