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On the recordMarch 10, 1840
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.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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