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Martin Van Buren: I transmit, for the consideration and action of the Senate, communications from the Department of War, accompanying…

On the recordApril 22, 1838
I transmit, for the consideration and action of the Senate, communications from the Department of War, accompanying treaties with the Indians in the State of New York, with the St. Regis band, and with the Oneidas residing at Green Bay.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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