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John Quincy Adams: “The delay in the transmission of this communication is attributable to the earnest desire which I have entertained of…”

On the recordApril 10, 1826
The delay in the transmission of this communication is attributable to the earnest desire which I have entertained of acceding to the opinions and complying with the wishes of the Senate.
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John Quincy Adams
Democratic Republican · Massachusetts

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