To the House of Representatives of the United States: I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, together with the documents therein referred to in answer to their resolution of the 28th of May last.
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SIR: I transmit a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, suggesting that an appropriation of $50,000 be made by Congress to meet claims of navy pensioners, payable on the 1st of July next, reimbursable by a transfer of stocks belonging to the fund at their nominal value to the amount so appropriated, and respectfully recommend the measure to the consideration and action of Congress.
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate dated the 4th of February, 1840, I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the correspondence between the Department of War and Governor Call concerning the war in Florida.
With all the powers of the world our relations are those of honorable peace.
I lay before the Senate a report ** of the postmaster-General, in further compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 30th December, 1839.
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