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

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  • Title: Amos T. Akerman to Andrew J. Rodgers, 23 July 1870
  • Date: July 23, 1870
  • Creator(s): Amos T. Akerman | Walt Whitman
  • Whitman Archive ID: nar.01431
  • Source: National Archives and Records Administration. Transcribed from digital images or a microfilm reproduction of the original item. For a description of the editorial rationale behind our treatment of the manuscripts, see our statement of editorial policy.
  • Contributors to digital file: Elizabeth Lorang Nima Najafi Kianfar Kevin McMullen John Schwaninger
  • Cite this page: Akerman, Amos T. and Walt Whitman. "Amos T. Akerman to Andrew J. Rodgers, 23 July 1870." The Walt Whitman Archive. Gen. ed. Matt Cohen, Ed Folsom, & Kenneth M. Price. Accessed 09 May 2025. <http://www.whitmanarchive.org>.
  • Source File: nar.01431.xml (TEI)

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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
services declined
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