Amos T. Akerman to George H. Sharpe, 18 November 1871

Nov. 18, 1871. Gen. Geo. H. Sharpe, U. S. Marshal, New York City. Sir: I send herewith a Commission for Judge Pierrepont in the Irving case. Not knowing in which court it is, or the distinct offence named in the indictment, I am unable to describe the case more particularly​ If Mr. Bristow made with Judge Pierrepont an arrangement that the Judge should represent the Government, deliver the commission; otherwise return it. See Mr. Bristow and take his direction, if he is in New York; if he is not, do as above directed. Very respectfully, A. T. Akerman, Attorney General.