05/18/1888
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"I am of the opinion that a case is not presented in any of its aspects justifying a pension."
"The allegation or the presumption that it caused his fatal fall, it seems to me, is entirely unwarranted."
"I return without approval House bill No. 9183, entitled 'An act granting a pension to William P. Riddle.'"
"If this bill becomes a law, I am unable to see why, in fairness and justice, the widow of any officer of the grade of General Ward should not be allowed $50 a month."