Martin Van Buren actually said...

The report of the Secretary of War which accompanies these papers contains the reasons for withholding the proceedings of the court-martial.

I transmit herewith, in compliance with a resolution of the 30th ultimo, the proceedings of the court of inquiry in the case of Lieutenant-C...

Showing the operations during the past year in that branch of the public service intrusted to the topographical bureau.

I herewith submit the same to your consideration, and will present the reports from the other Departments so soon as they are completed.