BARNES, Circuit Judge.
This is an appeal in forma pauperis from the denial of a motion to vacate sentence pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The motion filed was in the alternative; i. e., likewise to correct an illegal sentence under Rule 35, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
To understand this appeal, we must note its background. We quote from appellee's brief:
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