04/20/1888
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"I can not believe that the vast peaceful army of Union soldiers... desire at this time and in the present exigency to be confounded with those who through such a bill... gain a place upon the pension ..."
"I think it may be said that at the close of the War of the Rebellion every Northern State and a great majority of Northern counties and cities were burdened with taxation on account of the large bount..."
"I adhere to the sentiments thus heretofore expressed."
"I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the House of the 24th ultimo, a report of the Secretary of State."