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Title: Amos T. Akerman to John L. Murphy, 11 February 1871
Date: February 11, 1871
Whitman Archive ID: nar.01720
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Feb. 11, 1871.
Hon. John L. Murphy,
Asso. Justice of the Sup. Ct. of Montana Terr.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Sir:
Your letter of the 9th instant has been received.
I think it very desirable that the courts should be regularly held in the Territories—and though I have no doubt that your reasons are good for delaying your departure until the first of March, yet I shall be very much gratified if you can arrive in the Territory in season to hold Court at the appointed time. I am unable to say with certainty when the Courts will be held—but have communicated to day to Mr. Maynard for your behalf all the information on that subject of which I am in possession.
Very respectfully,
A. T. Akerman,
Attorney General.
official request, &c.