I transmit herewith a report and accompanying documents from the Secretary of War, which furnish the information in relation to that portion of the defenses* of the country intrusted to the charge and direction of the Department of War, called for by the resolution of the Senate of the 2d of March, 1839.
Martin Van Buren: “I transmit herewith a report and accompanying documents from the Secretary of War, which furnish the information in…”
On the recordApril 23, 1840
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