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On the recordNovember 20, 1838
I hereby warn all those who have engaged in these criminal enterprises, if persisted in, that, whatever may be the condition to which they may be reduced, they must not expect the interference of this Government in any form on their behalf.
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Martin Van Buren
Democratic · New York

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Proclamation—Neutrality With Respect to Canadian Affairs

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