Pitman v. United States

Richardson, Ch. J.,

delivered the opinion of the court:

This case was transmitted to the court by the Secretary of the Navy, under the Bowman Act (22 Stat. L., 485, and 18 0. Cls. R., xxv), by the following letter:

“Navy Department,

" Washington, January 30, 1885.

“The honorable the Court of Claims,

“ Washington, TJ. 0. :

“Under the provision of the second section of the act entitled ‘An act to afford assistance and relief to Congress and the executive department in the investigation of claims and demands against the government,’ approved March 3, 1883, and in compliance with the request of counsel…