The Department of Justice: Its History and Functions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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And there shall also be appointed a meet person, learned in the law, to act as attorney-general for the United States, who shall be sworn or affirmed to a faithful execution of his office; whose duty it shall be to prosecute and conduct all suits in the Supreme Court in which the United States shall be concerned, and to give his advice and opinion upon ques tions of law when required by the President of the United States, or when requested by the heads of any of the depart ments, touching any matters that may concern their depart ments, and shall receive such compensation for his services as shall by law be provided.

Thus was the office of attorney-general created, and thus the duties of the office defined. Among the many defects of the law, which soon became apparent but were not remedied for many years, was the failure to give the Attorney - General any control or supervision of the district attorneys or of suits affecting the United States in the inferior courts. Nor was any sort of an establishment provided for the transaction of his business, either in the way of quarters or clerical assistance.

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