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Grover Cleveland: The beneficiary mentioned in this bill is now receiving the highest rate of pension allowed in cases such as hers under…

On the recordFebruary 22, 1887
The beneficiary mentioned in this bill is now receiving the highest rate of pension allowed in cases such as hers under the general law.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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