06/01/1886
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"There does not, however, seem to be a particle of evidence establishing that cause of death."
"it seems quite clear to me that it would be extending the pension theory to an unwarrantable limit to hold the Government responsible for such an accident."
"I therefore venture, notwithstanding the persistent misrepresentations of my action in similar cases, to disapprove this bill."
"I can not believe that this is a case in which a pension should be granted."