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On the recordJuly 29, 1886
To the Senate of the United States: In further response to the Senate resolutions of the 10th of May and 10th of July, 1886, touching the seizure and detention of American vessels in Canadian waters, I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State dated the 29th instant, accompanied by a report from the consul-general at Halifax relative to the subject.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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