All the material facts of the case are stated in the opinion of the Court; which was delivered by Mr. Justice DUVAL. —
An action was commenced in the Circuit Court, by the United States, against the plaintiff in error, to recover the sum of $2337 60, which he had received from Mr. Leslie, the paymaster, then stationed at the seat of government, on a claim for double rations, due him in his capacity of Adjutant and Inspector General of the army of the United...
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