10/31/1888
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"It must be conceded that upon the claimant's own showing he was not injured as an incident to military service."
"I transmit a report from that officer, together with the correspondence called for by the resolution."
"The temptation is very strong to yield assent to the proposition for the relief of a citizen from liability to the Government arising from conduct not absolutely criminal."
"The negligence made apparent in this case should be overlooked."