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Grover Cleveland: I am convinced that the difficulty alleged by this applicant had its origin in causes existing prior to his enlistment.

On the recordMay 27, 1886
I am convinced that the difficulty alleged by this applicant had its origin in causes existing prior to his enlistment.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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