Martin Van Buren actually said...

"The deepest recesses of the wilderness have been penetrated; yet instead of the rudeness in the social condition consequent upon such adventures elsewhere, numerous communities have sprung up, already..."

"The present year closes the first half century of our Federal institutions."

"A copy of the proclamation which I have felt it my duty to issue is herewith communicated."

"My own will not be withheld."