06/04/1888
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"It seems to me that however satisfactorily the injury which he described may be established, and though every suspicion as to his habits be dismissed, there can hardly possibly be any connection betwe..."
"The necessity of such supplemental legislation is so obvious that I hope it will receive the immediate action of the Congress."
"It does not appear to have been of so distinguished a character, nor are the circumstances of his widow alleged to be such, as to render a gratuity justifiable."
"Nor should the door be opened to applications of this kind."