It is not now
one-fifth in value of what it was at the time of the adoption of the
Constitution in supplying demands and wants.
Having no personal interest in this matter, I have felt myself free to
return this bill to the House in which it originated with my objections,
believing that in doing so I meet the wishes and judgment of the great
majority of those who indirectly pay all the salaries and other expenses
of Government.
U.S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _May 26, 1876_.
_To the House of Representatives_:
I return herewith without my approval House bill No. 1922, entitled
"An act providing for the recording of deeds, mortgages, and other
conveyances affecting real estate in the District of Columbia."
The objection to affixing my signature to this bill may be found in
the communication addressed to me by the Attorney-General, and which
accompanies this message.
U.S. GRANT.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, _Washington, May 23, 1876_.
The PRESIDENT.
SIR: In reply to your note of the 19th instant, in which you request
me to report whether there are objections to your approval of "An act
providing for the recording of deeds, mortgages, and other conveyances
affecting real estate in the District of Columbia," being House bill No.
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