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This claimant, in his declaration for pension, filed in 1866, alleges
that he received a gunshot wound in his right leg November 25, 1862. He
was mustered out with his company September 22, 1864.
He was pensioned for the wound which he claimed to have received as his
only injury.
In another declaration, filed in 1872, he alleged that in December,
1862, he was struck in his left eye by some hard substance, which
destroyed the vision of that organ.
In a subsequent declaration, filed in 1878, he claimed that he received
a shell wound in his left knee in November, 1863.
This latter claim has not been finally acted upon by the Pension Bureau,
and I am of the opinion that with the diverse claims for injuries which
have been there presented on behalf of the beneficiary named justice
will be done in the case.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 23, 1886_.
_To the House of Representatives_:
I return without approval House bill No. 6718, entitled "An act granting
a pension to William H. Starr."
An application made by this claimant to the Pension Bureau is still
pending there, and additional evidence has been called for, which the
claim is awaiting before final decision.
I am of the opinion that the investigation there should be fully
completed before special legislation is resorted to.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _June 23, 1886_.
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