03/01/1889
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"I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, a report of the Secretary of State."
"There is no record of any injury or disability while in the service."
"The Government is obliged in the transaction of its business to make numerous contracts with private parties, and if these contracts are to be of any use or protection they should not be lightly set a..."
"There really seems to be no good reason why the contractor should not make good the entire loss consequent upon his default."