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On the recordFebruary 5, 1839
To the House of Representatives of the United States: I transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to a resolution of that body bearing date on the 28th ultimo.
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John Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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