03/31/1886
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"I believe that if the veterans of the war knew all that was going on in the way of granting pensions by private bills they would be more disgusted than any class of our citizens."
"I am satisfied that this was a just conclusion."
"I return without approval House bill No. 8174, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Ellen Sexton.'"
"I am perfectly satisfied from the medical testimony and from other facts connected with this case that the death of the husband of the beneficiary was in no manner related to his military service."