William McKinley actually said...

"the improvements placed upon this land during the life of this preemption claim and thereafter abandoned were less than $200 in value."

"Mr. Redstone was cited by the Land Department to show cause why his claim should not be declared at an end."

"I commend this heroic crew to the grateful consideration of Congress and the American people."

"I have therefore the honor to submit the following recommendations and to ask your favorable action thereon:"