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March 2, 1871.
Hon. A. Pleasonton ,
Commissioner Internal Revenue.
Sir:
I have received your letter of the 25th ultimo, enclosing a letter to you from Charles R. Cornwell,
attorney for Harris Webster & Company, in which Mr. Cornwell complains that illegal
costs have been paid by his clients to the District Attorney in California,—and
requests that such costs may be refunded.
I know no law which authorizes the commissioner of Internal Revenue to refund costs
illegally paid to District Attorneys. If there has been an illegal exaction, I presume that
Mr. Cornwell can advise his clients how to obtain redress.
Very respectfully,
A. T. Akerman,
Attorney General.
letter from C. R. Cornwell, Attorney,
&c.
