https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83016025/1866-10-29/ed-1/seq-1/ocr/
“Charles E. Pike, of Massachusetts, who has
held the position of Solicitor in the Bureau of
Internal Revenue, has sent to tho Secretary of
the Treasury his resignation of that post. Mr.
Pike has discharged the duties of the position
with ability and general satisfaction during his
entire official term, and his resignation will de
prive the Bureau of the services of an able and
experienced lawyer, and a faithful and zealous
officer. His urbane manners and gentlemanly
character rendered him popular in the Bureau
in which he was engaged.”
