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A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents - Volume 8, part 2: Chester A. Arthur by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson
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From proceeds of sales of Government property 262,174.00
From profits on coinage 3,468,485.61
From revenues of the District of Columbia 2,016,199.23
From miscellaneous sources 6,206,880.13
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Total ordinary receipts 360,782,292.57


The ordinary expenditures for the same period were:


For civil expenses $17,941,177.19
For foreign intercourse 1,093,954.92
For Indians 6,514,161.09
For pensions 50,059,279.62
For the military establishment, including river
and harbor improvements and arsenals 40,466,460.55
For the naval establishment, including vessels,
machinery, and improvements at navy-yards 15,686,671.66
For miscellaneous expenditures, including public
buildings, light-houses, and collecting the revenue 41,837,280.57
For expenditures on account of the District of Columbia 3,543,912.03
For interest on the public debt 82,508,741.18
For premium on bonds purchased 1,061,248.78
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Total ordinary expenditures 260,712,887.59


Leaving a surplus revenue of $100,069,404.98, which was applied as
follows:
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