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Martin Van Buren

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Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. A key figure in the formation of the Democratic Party, he previously held the positions of Vice President under Andrew Jackson and Secretary of State. Van Buren was also the Governor of New York, where he began his political career. His presidency was marked by economic challenges, including the Panic of 1837, which influenced his policies and legacy.

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Apr 22, 1838

I transmit, for the consideration and action of the Senate, communications from the Department of War, accompanying treaties with the Indians in the State of New York, with the St. Regis band, and with the Oneidas residing at Green Bay.

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Apr 22, 1838

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 16th instant, relative to an attack on the steamboat Columbia in the Gulf of Mexico by a Mexican armed vessel, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to…

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Apr 17, 1838

The papers are returned and the report and documents of the Acting Secretary of War submitted in order that Congress may devise such other mode of relief as may seem proper.

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Apr 4, 1838

I herewith transmit to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in answer to their resolution of the 21st ultimo.

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Mar 30, 1838

To the Senate: I transmit a communication from the Department of War, on the subject of the treaty with the Stockbridge and Munsee Indians of September, 1836, which is now before the Senate.

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Mar 19, 1838

I herewith transmit to the Senate of the United States a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by a copy of the correspondence requested by their resolution of the 5th ultimo.

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Mar 14, 1838

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th instant, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred, with the documents by which the said report was accompanied.

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Mar 13, 1838

I transmit to the Senate a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and His Majesty the King of Greece, concluded at London on the 22d day of December last, together with a copy of the documents relating to the…

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Mar 12, 1838

In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th of February, I transmit a report of the Secretary of State, with the accompanying documents, which contain the information requested.

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Mar 11, 1838

I am happy to evince my high sense of the humane and intrepid conduct of Captain Beziers by presenting his case to Congress, to whom alone it belongs to determine upon the expediency of granting his request.

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Feb 27, 1838

If the memorialists are entitled to relief, it can be granted by Congress alone.

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Feb 16, 1838

To the Senate: I transmit for your consideration a communication from the Secretary of War, respecting a treaty now before you with the Stockbridge and Munsee Indians.

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Feb 4, 1838

requiring information as to the causes which have delayed the outfit and preparation of the South Sea surveying and exploring expedition

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Feb 4, 1838

I have the honor to transmit to you a report from the Secretary of the Navy

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Feb 4, 1838

I have the honor to transmit to you a report from the Secretary of the Navy, prepared in obedience to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 7th December last

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Jan 30, 1838

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by a copy and translation of the pamphlet requested in that resolution.

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Jan 30, 1838

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th instant, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which is accompanied by a copy and translation of the pamphlet* requested in that resolution.

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Jan 26, 1838

a copy of the report of the agents appointed to inquire what depredations had been committed by the Seminole and Creek Indians on the property of citizens of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

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Jan 26, 1838

I transmit herewith, in compliance with the requirements of the second section of the act of March 3, 1837, making appropriations for the Indian Department, a communication from the War Department.

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Jan 25, 1838

I herewith communicate to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to their resolution of the 9th instant.

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Jan 12, 1838

To the Senate: I transmit to the Senate, for its constitutional action, a treaty made with the Chippewa Indians of Sagahaw on the 20th of December, 1837.

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Jan 11, 1838

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d instant, I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, explanatory of the causes which have prevented a compliance with a resolution of that branch of Congress of…

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Jan 11, 1838

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 2d instant, I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, explanatory of the causes which have prevented a compliance with a resolution* of that branch of Congress of…

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