On the recordApril 14, 1840
for such legislative action on the part of Congress as may be necessary to carry the engagements of the United States under the convention into full effect.
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presidency.ucsb.edufor such legislative action on the part of Congress as may be necessary to carry the engagements of the United States under the convention into full effect.
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In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 30th December, 1839.