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UNITED STATES V. ASHFIELD, 91 U. S. 317 (1875)
91 U. S. 317U.S. Supreme Court
United States v. Ashfield, 91 U.S. 317 (1875)
United States v. Ashfield
91 U.S. 317
Syllabus
The salary of watchmen on the public grounds in the City of Washington, which are under the charge of the Chief Engineer of the Army, was fixed at $720 per annum by the Act approved March 3, 1869, 15 Stat. 283.
The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.