Letter from George B. Schwabe Supporting Increase in Spanish-American War Veterans Pensions, 1946-07-15

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0009

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Letter from George B. Schwabe Supporting Increase in Spanish-American War Veterans Pensions, 1946-07-15

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe to Ben H. Colbert discussing the proposed increase in pensions for Spanish American War Veterans. Schwabe expresses his support for the increase, acknowledging that the veterans have been neglected for too long and deserve proper consideration. He invites Colbert to visit him in his office to discuss the situation further. Schwabe also mentions that there is sentiment in Washington to raise the pensions by 20% and suggests a monthly rate of $1000 for all Spanish American War Veterans.

Dates

1946-07-15

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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