02/29/1888
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"I am unable to see how any other conclusion could have been reached."
"In my judgment the number of public buildings should not at this time be increased unless a greater public necessity exists therefor than is apparent in this case."
"No Federal courts are held at Zanesville, and there are no Government officers located there who should be provided for at the public expense except the postmaster."
"Nor should the door be opened to applications of this kind."