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443 S. 2644 (Fiftieth Congress, First Session — Cleveland)

Granting a right of way to the Fort Smith, Paris and Dardanelle Railway Company to construct and operate a railroad, telegraph and telephone line from Fort Smith, Arkansas through the Indian Territory in the State of Kansas; and authorizing said company to build a bridge across the Arkansas River near the city of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Vetoed July 26, 1888. The veto message was laid before the Senate, referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs, and printed as S. Ex. Doc. No. 225 (19 Cong. Rec. 6853).

Veto unchallenged.

Presidential Vetoes, 1789-1988. (1992). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 107.

Message from the President of the United States, returning Senate Bill No. 2644, with his objections thereto. (1888). Senate. 50th Congress, 1st session. Senate Executive Document No. 225 (Serial Set 2514). Washington, DC: Government Printing Office.

Congressional Record 19, 6853 (1888).

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