05/17/1888
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"I am of the opinion that the expenditure of public money for such a purpose should depend upon the necessity of such a building for public uses."
"It does not appear to have been of so distinguished a character, nor are the circumstances of his widow alleged to be such, as to render a gratuity justifiable."
"I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State, with an accompanying paper, in relation to the distribution of the fund appropriated by the act of April 20, 1882, for the relief of the capta..."
"It was not possible for this Government to ask his surrender, but the Japanese Government of its own motion caused his delivery as a friendly act."