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for such a change by discontinuing the function prosecution of claims, and by the transfer of those already in process of settlement for some responsible party? We are of opinion that the course here indicated is the best that can be pursued, and that there is no further necessity for the retention of the clerks directly employed in the "Prosecution Branch", and therefore recommend that said Branch be discontinued on the close of the present fiscal year.
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