"I do not think it is competent for Congress to designate the person who shall fill an office created by law."
"The change of designation seems to have been intended to add dignity to the position."
"It is probably true that the officer intended to be benefited is peculiarly deserving and has had remarkable success in the discharge of the duties of the office."
"The court's action under this requirement in the case of sale or loss through neglect of clothing shall be limited to a confirmation of the charge made against the offender on his clothing account"
"To the Senate:I return to the Senate without my approval the bill (S. 4620) \to establish the Record and Pension Office of the War Department, and for other purposes."
"In the Department of the Treasury, in the Coast and Geodetic Survey: Clerk to act as confidential clerk and cashier to the disbursing officer."
"In the Post-Office Department, office of Assistant Attorney-General: Confidential clerk to the Assistant Attorney-General."
"The flag at all yards and stations will be displayed at half-mast until after the burial of General Sherman."
"In accordance with the order of the President, the Navy Department will be closed and all business suspended therein on the day of the funeral."
"The report also covers the earnings, the efficiency, and the cost of living of the men employed in such production."
"It is my painful duty to announce to the country that General William Tecumseh Sherman died this day at 1 o'clock and 50 minutes p.m., at his residence in the city of New York."
"He was an ideal soldier, and shared to the fullest the esprit de corps of the Army."
