On the recordFebruary 22, 1887
He is now receiving the highest rate allowed under the general law for cases such as his, and he would be entitled to no more under the special act.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHe is now receiving the highest rate allowed under the general law for cases such as his, and he would be entitled to no more under the special act.
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