United States v. Dunn

The plaintiff brought her suit as administratrix of the estate of George Dunn, her husband, who died on the 29th of September, 1884, to recover the difference between what was paid her and what she claimed should have been paid on account of his service as gunner in the navy from the 11th day of April, 1878, until the 10th day of December, 1883. The Court of Claims gave'her a judgment for $2238.10. This judgment was rendered upon the following finding of facts:

“ 1. George Dunn, the claimant’s intestate, was appointed a gunner in the navy, April 11, 1871, arid served as such until January 1,…