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Grover Cleveland: “If this bill becomes a law, I am unable to see why, in fairness and justice, the widow of any officer of the grade of…”

On the recordAugust 9, 1888
If this bill becomes a law, I am unable to see why, in fairness and justice, the widow of any officer of the grade of General Ward should not be allowed $50 a month.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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