12/05/1887
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"His presence on the boat was in the line of duty, but he had no charge of the rest of the men."
"He was discharged for a disability which, to say the least of it, certainly had no relation to his military service."
"I discover no reason of any substance why this pension should be increased."
"I can not forget the thousands of poor widows with claims superior to this beneficiary."