There should always be a willingness to save the holders of Government securities from damage through their loss or destruction, but, in my judgment, a bad precedent would be established by paying obligations whose destruction and identification are not more satisfactorily established than in this case.
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Our people exhibit a patriotic disposition which entitles them to demand...faithful and unselfish service in their behalf.
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I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House of Representatives of June 5, 1896.
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