James Buchanan actually said...

The whole claim of $25,180 was rejected by the Postmaster-General for reasons which it is no part of my present purpose to discuss.

Veto Message

04/16/1860

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For these and other good reasons, I, James Buchanan, President of the United States, have thought it fit to issue this my proclamation.

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