Veto Message
06/22/1886
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He seems upon the facts presented to be justly entitled to it.
I suppose his certificate has already been issued, and I am unwilling to jeopardize the advantages he has gained thereunder.
I return herewith without approval Senate bill No. 2111, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Jacob Smith.'
But the pension under the general laws dates from the time of filing the application in 1879, while under a special act it would date only f...