To compel the President to retain anyone in such an office, charged with the collection of the great body of the revenue from customs, in the face of such reasons as were given for removal, was a gross breach of public duty.
Sherman argues that forcing the President to keep an officer despite valid reasons for removal is a serious violation of public duty.
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