Amos T. Akerman to S. M. Ashenfelter, 3 November 1871

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Title: Amos T. Akerman to S. M. Ashenfelter, 3 November 1871
Date: November 3, 1871
Creator(s): Amos T. Akerman | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.02114
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Cite this page: Akerman, Amos T. and Walt Whitman. "Amos T. Akerman to S. M. Ashenfelter, 3 November 1871." The Walt Whitman Archive. Gen. ed. Matt Cohen, Ed Folsom, & Kenneth M. Price. Accessed 24 April 2024. <http://www.whitmanarchive.org>.
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Nov. 3, 1871. S. M. Ashenfelter, Esq. U. S. Attorney, Santa Fé, New Mexico. Sir: I have received your letter of the 9th ultimo, suggesting that it be made penal by Congress to purchase cattle from persons unlawfully trading with the Indians. Your suggestions seem to be wise, and I have transmitted your letter to the Department of the Interior, which has Indian affairs especially in charge, calling the attention of the Head of the Department to the subject. Very respectfully, A. T. Akerman, Attorney General.

Indian question

New Mex.

117.