I return herewith Senate bill No. 2056, entitled 'An act to amend the pension laws by increasing the pensions of soldiers and sailors who have lost an arm or leg in the service.'
Grover Cleveland: “I return herewith Senate bill No. 2056, entitled 'An act to amend the pension laws by increasing the pensions of…”
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