Martin Van Buren actually said...

To the Senate: I transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, respecting a treaty now before you with the Stoc...

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