Supreme Court of the United States November 7, 1887, 1083 (United States v. Allen)

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Mr. Justice Harlan

delivered the opinion of the court.

The appellee is a paymaster in the Navy, having served in that capacity since February 1, 1868. In the adjustment of his claim for the benefits of what is known as the Longevity Act of March 3, 1883, 22 Stat. 473, the accounting officers of the Treasury deducted the sum of $1112.75, the amount paid the claimant under General Order No.