He added to this allegation the further complaint that he
contracted rheumatism while in the service.
The application for a pension was rejected by the Pension Bureau because
there was no record of the disabilities claimed, nor was satisfactory
proof furnished that any such disabilities originated in the service.
I am so entirely satisfied with this determination of the Pension Bureau
that I am constrained to withhold my approval of this bill.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 21, 1886_.
_To the House of Representatives_:
I return without approval House bill No. 3624, entitled "An act granting
a pension to Fred. J. Leese."
This claimant enlisted September 7, 1864, and was discharged June 4,
1865. During his short term of service there does not appear on the
records any evidence of disability.
But in November, 1883, eighteen years after his discharge, he filed his
application for a pension, alleging that in November, 1864, he
contracted chronic diarrhea from exposure and severe work.
His claim has not yet been fully passed upon by the Pension Bureau,
which, in my opinion, is sufficient reason why this bill should not
become a law. I am also thoroughly convinced, from examination of the
case, that the claimant should not be pensioned.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 21, 1886_.
_To the House of Representatives_:
I herewith return without approval House bill No.
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