I am of the opinion that a correct conclusion was reached when the
application for pension in this case was denied by the Pension Bureau.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 22, 1886_.
_To the Senate_:
I return herewith without approval House bill No. 7979, entitled "An act
granting a pension to Jackson Steward."
This claimant's application for pension is now pending in the Pension
Bureau, and has been sent to a special examiner for the purpose of
taking additional proof.
This I deem sufficient reason why the proposed bill should not now
become a law.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 22, 1886_.
_To the Senate_:
I hereby return without approval Senate bill No. 2025, entitled "An act
granting a pension to James Butler."
This claimant was enrolled as a private in a New Hampshire regiment
August 23, 1864, but on the organization of his company, on the 12th day
of September, 1864, he was discharged on account of a fracture of his
leg, which happened on the 11th day of September, 1864.
It appears that before the organization of the company to which he was
attached, and on the 10th day of September, he obtained permission to
leave the place of rendezvous for the purpose of visiting his family,
and was to return the next day. At a very early hour in the morning,
either while preparing to return or actually on his way, he fell into a
new cellar and broke his leg.
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