Martin Van Buren actually said...

I requested the different Departments to prepare reports on the whole subject so far as connected with the business with each.

I transmit herewith for your consideration and action a communication from the Secretary of War.

Showing the operations during the past year in that branch of the public service intrusted to the topographical bureau.

That body will, I am confident, give to it a careful and favorable consideration and adopt such measures in the premises within their compet...