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Martin Van Buren: The new Government of Texas has shown its desire to cultivate friendly relations with us by a prompt reparation for…

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The new Government of Texas has shown its desire to cultivate friendly relations with us by a prompt reparation for injuries complained of in the cases of two vessels of the United States.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Van Buren notes Texas's efforts to mend relations with the U.S. following past grievances.

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