Brewster, Benjamin Harris, 1816-1888 Opinion of the Attorney-General on the act entitled "An Act For The Relief of Fitz-John Porter."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08444 Author/Creator: Brewster, Benjamin Harris, 1816-1888 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1884 Pagination: 9 p. ; 26.2 x 17.9 cm. Order a Copy
Brewster examined the bill for the restoration of Fitz-John Porter to the Army. In conclusion, states: "The bill is subject to objection, upon the ground that it is to be filled by a particular individual named. If this principle were adopted generally in the creation of offices it would obviously result in constraining the appointing power to accept the condition imposed and fill the offices with the individuals designated by Congress, thus frustrating the design of the Constitution... "
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