12/05/1886
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"I transmit, with a view to its ratification, a convention between the United States and Mexico."
"I call attention to the report of the Secretary of State and accompanying papers, relating to the convention in question."
"I will take no part in putting a name upon our pension roll which represents a Union soldier found fighting against the cause he swore he would uphold."
"To grant a pension in such a case would establish a precedent in the appropriation of money from the public Treasury which I can hardly think we should be justified in following."