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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 30, 1838

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th instant, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by a copy and translation of the pamphlet* requested in that resolution.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 30, 1838

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by a copy and translation of the pamphlet requested in that resolution.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 26, 1838

I transmit herewith, in compliance with the requirements of the second section of the act of March 3, 1837, making appropriations for the Indian Department, a communication from the War Department.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 26, 1838

a copy of the report of the agents appointed to inquire what depredations had been committed by the Seminole and Creek Indians on the property of citizens of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 25, 1838

I herewith communicate to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to their resolution of the 9th instant.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 12, 1838

To the Senate: I transmit to the Senate, for its constitutional action, a treaty made with the Chippewa Indians of Sagahaw on the 20th of December, 1837.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 11, 1838

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d instant, I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, explanatory of the causes which have prevented a compliance with a resolution of that branch of Congress of…

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 11, 1838

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d instant, I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, explanatory of the causes which have prevented a compliance with a resolution* of that branch of Congress of…

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

To guard against the possible recurrence of any similar act I have thought it indispensable to call out a portion of the militia, to be posted on that frontier.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

I regret, however, to inform you that an outrage of a most aggravated character has been committed, accompanied by a hostile though temporary invasion of our territory, producing the strongest feelings of resentment on the part of our…

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to a resolution of that body dated the 5th instant.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

It was to be apprehended that causes of complaint might arise on the line dividing the United States from Her Britannic Majesty's dominions.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to a resolution.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

I ask such appropriations as the circumstances in which our country is thus unexpectedly placed require.

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Martin Van Buren
@martinvanburen· Democratic · NY· Jan 7, 1838

Every precaution was therefore taken on our part authorized by the existing laws, and as the troops of the Provinces were embodied on the Canadian side it was hoped that no serious violation of the rights of the United States would be…

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Alexander Hamilton
@alexanderhamilton· Federalist · NY· Aug 12, 1788

A nation without a national government is, in my view, an awful spectacle.

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Alexander Hamilton
@alexanderhamilton· Federalist · NY· May 27, 1788

The judiciary, from the nature of its functions, will always be the least dangerous to the political rights of the Constitution.

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Alexander Hamilton
@alexanderhamilton· Federalist · NY· May 27, 1788

The interpretation of the laws is the proper and peculiar province of the courts.

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