Martin Van Buren actually said...

In compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 19th December last, I communicate to the Senate a report

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02/05/1839

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I have received the resolution of the Senate of this day, upon the subject of a communication made to you by the Postmaster-General on the 2...

and withdrawing the nomination of Commander William D. Salter

I nominate him to be a captain in the Navy from the 8th of December, 1838

I recommend the subject for your favorable consideration.