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April 24, 1871.
T. J. Durant, Esq.
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have received yours of the 20th instant, suggesting that compensation may be due to the
estate of the late Edmund Randolph, for professional services in the case of Castillero, vs. The United States.
I have caused examination to be made, of the correspondence on file in this office, and
cannot discover that Mr. Randolph was ever
retained by the Attorney
General. If it can be shown to me that he was so employed, and was never compensated, the
claim shall receive consideration. But as at present advised, I am not authorized to pay
it.
Very respectfully,
A. T. Akerman,
Attorney General.
claim of estate of E. Randolph
