Opinion of the Attorney General Concerning British Recruitment in the United States

This document presents the legal opinion of the United States Attorney General on the practice of recruiting soldiers in the United States for service in the British Army during World War I. Drawing on legal precedent and constitutional interpretation, the opinion offers valuable insight into the legal issues surrounding international recruitment during times of war. Of interest to legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in international law and diplomacy.

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