06/24/1894
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"The Government itself is under bond to the American people that in the exercise of its functions and powers it will deal with the body of our citizens in a manner scrupulously honest and fair and abso..."
"Any intermediary between the people and their Government or the least delegation of the care and protection the Government owes to the humblest citizen makes the boast of free institutions a glitterin..."
"Every worthy applicant should receive a pension based on just principles."
"I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant."