08/21/1888
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"But it seems to me the case presented here can not be reached by any theory of pensions which has yet been suggested."
"the proposed legislation would, in my opinion, result in a discrimination in favor of this claimant unfair and unjust toward thousands of poor widows who are equally entitled to our sympathy and benev..."
"I am entirely satisfied that this determination was correct."
"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 ..."