On the recordAugust 21, 1888
To allow a claim so lacking in merit would endanger discipline and invite irregularity and loose methods in a very important branch of the public service.
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presidency.ucsb.eduTo allow a claim so lacking in merit would endanger discipline and invite irregularity and loose methods in a very important branch of the public service.
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