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On the recordFebruary 7, 1893
I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as valuable in our history.
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Benjamin Harrison
Republican · Indiana

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Remarks on Receiving the Riggin Statuette

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