United States v. Honsman

HAWLEY, District Judge.

This is an action brought by the United States, plaintiff in error, against II. E. Honsman, and the sureties upon his official bond, as postmaster, defendants in error, *582to recover the sum of $2,235.63. The record shows that Honsman was postmaster at Missoula, Mont, from January 21, 1890, until February 13, 1891, when he was removed from office; that, when he entered upon the discharge of his official duties, he executed a bond, with sureties, as required by law; that prior to August 8,1890, the post-office department required him to execute, a new bond, and on the 8th…