07/04/1886
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"To the Senate: In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 14th instant, relating to the arrest, trial, and discharge of A. K. Cutting, a citizen of the United States, by the authorities of Mexic..."
"I am certain that exact equality and fairness in the treatment of our veterans is, after all, more just, beneficent, and useful than unfair discrimination in favor of officers."
"All the information which is available to me fails to furnish any reason why this pension should be specially increased."
"His widow's pension should be increased beyond that furnished others in her situation."