Martin Van Buren actually said...

I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to their resolution of the 28th instant,...

such measures may be adopted as are required to carry into effect the benevolent intentions of the Government toward the Cherokee Nation

I deem it proper at the same time, with reference to the observations contained in Governor Kent's note above mentioned, to communicate to t...

In the absence of any authority on the part of the Executive to satisfy these claims, they are now submitted to Congress for consideration.