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On the recordJune 19, 1838
Every effort has been and will be made to prevent the success of the design, apparently formed and in the course of execution by Canadians who have found a refuge within the territory, aided by a few reckless persons of our own country, to involve the nation in a war with a neighboring and friendly power.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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