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Martin Van Buren: I have heretofore assigned to Congress my reasons for believing that the establishment of an independent National…

On the recordDecember 1, 1839
I have heretofore assigned to Congress my reasons for believing that the establishment of an independent National Treasury, as contemplated by the Constitution, is necessary to the safe action of the Federal Government.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Third Annual Message

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