government. This officer is appointed by the president. His duties are to execute all such orders as he shall receive from the president, relative to the procurement of naval stores and materials, and the construction, armament, equipment and employment of vessels of war; as well as all other matters connected with the naval establishment of the United States; he appoints his own clerks and subordinate officers. Various other duties are imposed upon him by sundry acts of congress.
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