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Title: Amos T. Akerman to Andrew J. Rodgers, 23 July 1870

Date: July 23, 1870

Whitman Archive ID: nar.01431

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July 23, 1870.

Mr. Andrew J. Rodgers,

Box 364, Washington, D. C.

Sir:

Your communication of July 8, 1870, addressed to the President, has been referred by him to me. In reply, I have to say that your proffered services in behalf of the Government are not desired.

Very respectfully, &c.

A. T. Akerman,

Attorney General


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