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Martin Van Buren: “Our devout gratitude is due to the Supreme Being for having graciously continued to our beloved country through the…”

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Our devout gratitude is due to the Supreme Being for having graciously continued to our beloved country through the vicissitudes of another year the invaluable blessings of health, plenty, and peace.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

He expresses gratitude to a higher power for the blessings enjoyed by the nation.

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