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UNITED STATES V. COOK, 128 U. S. 254 (1888)
128 U. S. 254U.S. Supreme Court
United States v. Cook, 128 U.S. 254 (1888)
United States v. Cook
No. 1763
Submitted November 5, 1888
Decided November 19, 1888
128 U.S. 254
Syllabus
A cadet-midshipman at the Naval Academy is an officer of the Navy within the meaning of the provision in the Act of March 3, 1883, 22 Stat. 473, c. 97, respecting the longevity pay of officers and enlisted men in the Army or Navy.
United States v. Baker, 125 U. S. 646, and United States v. Hendee, 124 U. S. 309, followed.
The case is stated in the opinion of the Court.