Special Message
03/19/1888
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A departure from this rule, even in aid of cases of hardship, can not fail to establish precedents inviting the abandonm...
Though it seems to be clear that the consul-general should have professional aid in such investigation, that matter, tog...
It is provided,That this classification shall not include persons appointed to an office by and with the advice and cons...
There is a further objection to granting this pension.