On the recordFebruary 23, 1887
It seems to be the opinion of all the officers of the Government who have examined the matter at all that a debt exists in favor of the Government upon this bond.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt seems to be the opinion of all the officers of the Government who have examined the matter at all that a debt exists in favor of the Government upon this bond.
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