12/23/1890
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"There would seem to be no object in the Government's making a contract for work if the contract is only to be binding upon the parties in the event that the contractor realizes a profit."
"To the Senate:In response to the resolution of the Senate of September 17, 1890, I inclose a report from the Secretary of State, transmitting all the correspondence found among the files of his Depart..."
"The relief should have taken the form usual in such cases, which is to authorize the appointment of the officer to a place made for him on the retired list."
"I do not think this is a competent method of giving the relief intended."