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Tense political turmoil and military reforms loom in 1877
Washington reports hint at Senator Patterson facing resignation over alleged offenses in South Carolina as medical statements contrast with rumors of ill health. Army reform plans circulate, proposing major consolidation, promotions by board, and end of judge advocates, plus broad departmental reorganizations and increased retirement provisions.
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Washington
Patterson
South Carolina
Senate
W. B. Moore
Richmond
Robert G. Ingersoll
House Judiciary Committee
Andrew Johnson
Spinner
Congress
Treasury
Alexander Rogers
4Th Cavalry
McCormick
Department of Supplies
Indian Bureau
War Department
Cavalry
Infantry
Bureau of Military Justice
Banning
Shafter
Texas
Secretary of War
John H. King
9Th Infantry
Wm. H. Young
19Th Infantry
Hubbard
Woman’s Suffrage Association
Sara A. Spencer
Houses
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Board of Inquiry
Indian Service
Montgomery Blair
Maryland
Electoral Commission
Hayes
Texas Pacific
Lincoln Hall
Dr. Lozier
Hooker
Harbart
House
Bullis
Mexico