Amos T. Akerman to Wilmot W. Brookings, 27 May 1871

May 27, 1871. Hon. W. W. Brookings, Associate Justice, Yankton, Dakota. Sir: I have received yours of the 15th instant, requesting leave of absence for forty-five days, commencing on the 12th of June next. Under the stringent Executive Order of March 31, 1871, a copy of which has been sent to you, I do not feel at liberty to grant the leave which you desire. If you knew the frequency of such applications, I am sure you would approve both of the President's order, and of this Department's strict conformity to it. Very respectfully, A. T. Akerman, Attorney General.