Amos T. Akerman to William F. Turner, 23 February 1871

Feb. 23, 1871. Hon. Wm. F. Turner, No. 904 F street, Washington, D. C. Sir: Your letter of the 14th inst. is received. Upon examining the papers which you desire to inspect, I find among them a very long document purporting to be your answer to the charges against you, and reciting that you had received a copy of those charges from the Attorney General's Office. This answer is dated March 30, 1870. Under these circumstances, I am at a loss to see that any good end can be accomplished by a further inspection of the charges—and therefore decline to accede to your request. Very respectfully, A. T. Akerman, Attorney General.