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The President had the right under the law to fill the office of Lieutenant-General by selection, and he was not bound even by usage to regard any claim based only upon seniority of commission.
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Blaine asserts the President's legal authority to appoint a Lieutenant-General, emphasizing the importance of executive power in military appointments.
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