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Martin Van Buren: I deem it proper at the same time, with reference to the observations contained in Governor Kent's note above mentioned…

On the recordMay 18, 1838
I deem it proper at the same time, with reference to the observations contained in Governor Kent's note above mentioned, to communicate to the Senate copies of other papers connected with the subject of the northeastern boundary of the United States.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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