04/29/1888
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"It was not possible for this Government to ask his surrender, but the Japanese Government of its own motion caused his delivery as a friendly act."
"I am not prepared either to gratuitously set at naught two determinations of the Pension Bureau..."
"His claim is not based upon any wound or injury, but he alleges that he contracted chronic diarrhea or dysentery while in the service."
"I return herewith without approval Senate bill No. 1726, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Augustus Field Stevens.'"