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Martin Van Buren: The deepest recesses of the wilderness have been penetrated; yet instead of the rudeness in the social condition…

On the recordDecember 2, 1838
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 unrivaled in prosperity, general intelligence, internal tranquillity, and the wisdom of their political institutions.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Second Annual Message

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