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 transmit herewith a second report on the investigations of the agricultural capabilities of Alaska for the year 1898, in accordance with the acts of Congress making appropriations for the Department..."

"The preparation of the Bear was commenced on the 11th of November, under the direction of the Secretary of the Treasury."