Compilation of Laws (revised Statutes and Statutes at Large) Relating to the Quartermaster CorpsU.S. Government Printing Office, 1918 - 352 pages |
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... Secretary of War may direct , faithfully to account for all public moneys and property which they may receive . The President may , at any time , increase the sums so prescribed . ( But the Quartermaster General shall not be liable for ...
... Secretary of War may direct , faithfully to account for all public moneys and property which they may receive . The President may , at any time , increase the sums so prescribed . ( But the Quartermaster General shall not be liable for ...
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... war or hostilities with Indians . - Ibid . 81. Liability limited to certain articles . - The liability of the Government under this act shall be limited to such articles of personal property as the Secretary of War , in his discretion ...
... war or hostilities with Indians . - Ibid . 81. Liability limited to certain articles . - The liability of the Government under this act shall be limited to such articles of personal property as the Secretary of War , in his discretion ...
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... Secretary of War to enroll , muster , or mobilize volunteers for the War with Spain ; and also to pay such just and proper accounts as may be presented for transportation back from point of rendezvous to place of enrollment of men who ...
... Secretary of War to enroll , muster , or mobilize volunteers for the War with Spain ; and also to pay such just and proper accounts as may be presented for transportation back from point of rendezvous to place of enrollment of men who ...
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... War , was limited to January 1 , 1901. By section 3489 , Re- vised Statutes , it is provided that no claims against ... Secretary of War , where the amount of damages has been ascertained by the War Department , and payment thereof will ...
... War , was limited to January 1 , 1901. By section 3489 , Re- vised Statutes , it is provided that no claims against ... Secretary of War , where the amount of damages has been ascertained by the War Department , and payment thereof will ...
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... Sec . 2 , act of July 7 , 1884 ( 23 Stat . , 254 ) . 108. Losses of or damages to private property . - Hereafter the Secretary of War is authorized to consider , ascertain , adjust , and determine the amounts due on all claims for ...
... Sec . 2 , act of July 7 , 1884 ( 23 Stat . , 254 ) . 108. Losses of or damages to private property . - Hereafter the Secretary of War is authorized to consider , ascertain , adjust , and determine the amounts due on all claims for ...
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Page 34 - If two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States in any manner or for any purpose, and one or more of such parties do any act to effect the object of the conspiracy, each of the parties to such conspiracy shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars, or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
Page 233 - The head of each department is authorized to prescribe regulations, not inconsistent with law, for the government of his department, the conduct of its officers and clerks, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use. and preservation of the records, papers, and property appertaining to it.
Page 157 - ... of the United States, and no clerk or employee of any department, branch or bureau of the executive, judicial, or military or naval service of the United States, shall, directly or indirectly, solicit or receive, or be in any manner concerned in soliciting or receiving, any assessment, subscription, or contribution for any political purpose whatever, from any officer, clerk, or employee of the United States...
Page 22 - Whenever any person indebted to the United States is insolvent, or whenever the estate of any deceased debtor, in the hands of the executors or administrators, is insufficient to pay all the debts due from the deceased, the debts due to the United States shall be first satisfied...
Page 38 - No contract or purchase on behalf of the United States shall be made unless the same is authorized by law or is under an appropriation adequate to its fulfillment, except in the War and Navy Departments, for clothing, subsistence, forage, fuel, quarters, or transportation, which, however, shall not exceed the necessities of the current year.
Page 23 - All claims founded upon the Constitution of the United States or any law of Congress, except for pensions, or upon any regulation of an Executive Department, or upon any contract, express or implied, with the Government of the United States...
Page 35 - All purchases and contracts for supplies or services, in any of the Departments of the Government, except for personal services, shall be made by advertising a sufficient time previously for proposals respecting the same, when the public exigencies do not require the immediate delivery of the articles, or performance of the service.
Page 237 - June 30, 1917. and for other purposes.' as lollows: " *The president, in time of war, is empowered, through the secretary of war. to take possession and assume control of any system or systems of transportation, or any part thereof, and to utilize the same, to the exclusion as far as may be necessary of all other traffic thereon. for the transfer or transportation of troops. war material and equipment, or for such other purposes connected with the emergency aa may be needful or desirable': and "Whereas.
Page 15 - All transfers and assignments made of any claim upon the United States, or of any part or share thereof, or interest therein, whether absolute or conditional, and whatever may be the consideration therefor, and all powers of attorney, orders, or other authorities for receiving payment of any such claim or...
Page 176 - Where the injury for which compensation is payable under this act was caused under circumstances creating a legal liability in some person other than the employer to pay damages in respect thereof, the...