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Martin Van Buren: “In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th of February, I transmit a report of the…”

On the recordMarch 12, 1838
In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th of February, I transmit a report of the Secretary of State, with the accompanying documents, which contain the information requested.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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