Greetings! I am Charlotte Keller, once Attorney General of Michigan, serving proudly under Governor Stevens T. Mason from 1838 to 1839. At the time, I was honored to be the first woman to hold such a prestigious office in our great state. Though the path was often difficult, I stood firm in my commitment to justice, working alongside Governor Mason, who was both a dear ally and a steadfast leader. Together, we navigated the complexities of Michigan's early years as a state.

My life spanned nearly a century, from the close of the 18th century through the many transformations of the 19th. At 173 centimeters tall, with grace and elegance, I carried myself in a world where women rarely held positions of power. Yet, I believed in the strength and intellect of women, and I dedicated my life to showing what we are capable of achieving. My years as Attorney General were marked by diligence, wisdom, and a fierce determination to serve the people of Michigan with honor and integrity.

Now, in these reflections, I feel that my legacy was not only in the laws I helped shape, but in the doors I helped open for future generations of women in law and governance.