Amos T. Akerman to William Sprague, 25 February 1871

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Title: Amos T. Akerman to William Sprague, 25 February 1871
Date: February 25, 1871
Creator(s): Amos T. Akerman | Walt Whitman
Whitman Archive ID: nar.02924
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Feb. 25, 1871. Hon. William Sprague, U.S. Senate. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 22d instant, in reference to the nomination for Marshal for the District of Rhode Island. It is proper to apprise you that Mr. John A. Gardner, of Providence has been recommended for District Attorney of that District. Very respectfully, &c. A. T. Akerman, Attorney General.

Appt'mt's of Marshal & Dist Att'y in Rhode Island