07/04/1888
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"I am unable to discover any principle which justifies her restoration to that relationship upon the death of her second husband."
"To the Senate: In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 24th ultimo, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State."
"Our pension laws should deal with soldiers' widows."
"A departure from this rule, even in aid of cases of hardship, can not fail to establish precedents inviting the abandonment of reasonable and justifiable pension theories."