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On the recordApril 25, 1838
In partial compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 21st ultimo, calling for further information on the relations between the United States and the Mexican Republic, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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