The United States attorney general (AG) is the head of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government. The attorney general acts as the principal legal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. The attorney general is also a statutory member of the Cabinet of the United States and a member of the United States National Security Council. Additionally, the attorney general is seventh in the presidential line of succession. The attorney general is the only cabinet department head who is not given the title Secretary.
The Attorney-General to the Secretary of State. Department of Justice, Washington, April 6, 1872. Sir: I have the honor to inclose for your consideration and use * * a statement…
No. 502. The Attorney-General to the President. Department of Justice,August 20, 1873. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 6th instant, submitting for…
[Inclosure in No. 698.] Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish. Department of Justice, Washington, August 4, 1874. Sir: Referring to your letter of the 20th ultimo, inclosing a dispatch from the…