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Martin Van Buren: The statement showing the amount, it will be seen from the accompanying communication of the Secretary of War, will take…

On the recordJanuary 10, 1840
The statement showing the amount, it will be seen from the accompanying communication of the Secretary of War, will take some little time, but will be prepared as early as possible and transmitted.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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