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WOOD V. UNITED STATES, 107 U. S. 414 (1883)
107 U. S. 414U.S. Supreme Court
Wood v. United States, 107 U.S. 414 (1883)
Wood v. United States
Decided April 16, 1883
107 U.S. 414
Syllabus
The rank and pay of retired officers of the army are subject to the control of Congress.
The case is stated in the opinion of the Court.