Amos T. Akerman to W. U. Reichert, 11 March 1871

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Title: Amos T. Akerman to W. U. Reichert, 11 March 1871
Date: March 11, 1871
Creator(s): Amos T. Akerman | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.01774
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March 11, 1871. Mr. W. U. Reichert, Detroit, Mich. Sir: I have received your letter of the 7th instant. I am not aware of any law of the United States on the subject of "Marriage Intercession Officers." I am not informed whether there are any provisions in the State laws upon the subject. Very respectfully, A. T. Akerman, Attorney General.

no law