Grover Cleveland actually said...

I suppose his certificate has already been issued, and I am unwilling to jeopardize the advantages he has gained thereunder.

In the interest of the beneficiary and for her advantage the special bill is therefore disapproved.

He seems upon the facts presented to be justly entitled to it.

But the pension under the general laws dates from the time of filing the application in 1879, while under a special act it would date only f...