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Martin Van Buren: I know that they will receive from Congress that full and able consideration which the importance of the subjects…

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I know that they will receive from Congress that full and able consideration which the importance of the subjects merits, and I can repeat the assurance heretofore made that I shall cheerfully and readily cooperate with you in every measure that will tend to promote the welfare of the Union.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Van Buren expresses confidence that Congress will consider important matters thoroughly.

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