William McKinley actually said...

Whereas satisfactory proof has been given to me that no tonnage light-house dues or any equivalent tax or taxes whatever are imposed upon ve...

May the Father of Mercies protect and comfort them.

One and all have displayed the most conspicuous gallantry and earned the gratitude of the nation.

Your splendid command has endured not only the hardships and sacrifices incident to campaign and battle, but in stress of heat and weather h...