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Grover Cleveland: Although the deceased soldier held a high rank, I have no doubt his widow will receive ample justice through the…

On the recordJune 22, 1886
Although the deceased soldier held a high rank, I have no doubt his widow will receive ample justice through the instrumentality organized for the purpose of dispensing the nation's grateful acknowledgment of military service in its defense.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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