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On the recordApril 23, 1840
I transmit herewith a report and accompanying documents from the Secretary of War, which furnish the information in relation to that portion of the defenses* of the country intrusted to the charge and direction of the Department of War, called for by the resolution of the Senate of the 2d of March, 1839.
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John Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Dec 9, 1840

I transmit, for the action of the Senate, a communication from the Secretary of War, on the subject of the transfer of Chickasaw stock to the Choctaw tribe, which the accompanying papers explain.

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May 10, 1840

I herewith submit a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, with the documents therein referred to.

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Jun 4, 1840

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 30th December, 1839.

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Jun 5, 1840

I herewith submit a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to certain lands falling within the Chickasaw cession which have been sold at Chocchuma and Columbus, in Mississippi, and invite the attention of Congress to the subject of further legislation in relation to them.

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