05/16/1886
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"But it seems to me the case presented here can not be reached by any theory of pensions which has yet been suggested."
"I do hereby declare and proclaim that from and after the date of this my proclamation shall be suspended the collection of the whole of the tonnage duty"
"I believe that in proper cases a relaxation of rules and a charitable liberality should be shown to parents old and in absolute need through default of the help which, it may be presumed, a son would ..."
"I return herewith without approval Senate bill No. 809, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Betsey Mannsfield.'"