Martin Van Buren actually said...

I have the honor to transmit to you a report from the Secretary of the Navy

I have the honor to transmit to you a report from the Secretary of the Navy, prepared in obedience to a resolution of the House of Represent...

requiring information as to the causes which have delayed the outfit and preparation of the South Sea surveying and exploring expedition

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by a copy and translation of the pamphlet requested in that resolution...