Political Quotes

I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of War, accompanied by a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, indicating the importance of an extension of the authority given by the sixteenth clause of the first section…

for such legislative action on the part of Congress as may be necessary to carry the engagements of the United States under the convention into full effect.

It is understood that their respective examinations will throw new light upon the subject in controversy...

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.