War and Navy Reforms and Judicial System Revisions
The report outlines strengthening the army and militia, expanding cadet crops, chaplain support for hospitals, and naval reorganization with new grades. It proposes three judicial system reforms for circuit and supreme courts, and calls for revision of statutes to be clearer. It also addresses rebels paying debts and a temporary court for claims, plus Postmaster General figures on revenue and deficits.
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Secretary of War
Congress
Military Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Supreme Court
Daniel
McLean
Campbell
Supreme Bench
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Kansas
Florida
Texas
California
Oregon
Judicial Department
Court of Clams
Halls of Congress
Boundaries and Insurrection in District of Columbia
The insurrection is cited as justification to restore original D C Virginia boundary lines, seeking negotiation with Virginia. The Interior report notes wartime disruptions to public business, with Patent and General Land Office losses and land sales suspended in the South, reducing revenue and slowing Northwest settlement.
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Potomac River
Virginia
State of
Secretary of the Interior
Patent and General Land Office
States
Northwest
Patent Office
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the Navy
the Post Officer Department
Treasury
District OF Columbia