Jun 5, 1840
I herewith submit a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to certain lands falling within the Chickasaw cession which have been sold at Chocchuma and Columbus, in Mississippi, and invite the attention of Congress to the…
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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Jun 4, 1840
I communicate the report of the Secretary of War, containing the information called for by that resolution as far as it relates to the Department under his charge.
Jun 4, 1840
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 30th December, 1839.
May 20, 1840
I deem it my duty to lay the proposition before Congress for such disposition as they may think fit to make of it
May 15, 1840
To the House of Representatives of the United States: I transmit the report of the Secretary of War furnishing a statement of the amounts paid to persons concerned in negotiating Indian treaties since 1829, etc., which completes the…
May 10, 1840
I herewith submit a report from the Secretary of the Treasury, with the documents therein referred to.
May 8, 1840
To the House of Representatives of the United States: I communicate to the House of Representatives a report from the Secretary of State, which, with the documents accompanying it, furnishes the information requested by their resolution of…
Apr 26, 1840
I lay before the Senate a report ** of the postmaster-General, in further compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 30th December, 1839.
Apr 23, 1840
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…
Apr 17, 1840
I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of War, accompanied by a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, indicating the importance of an extension of the authority given by the sixteenth clause of the first section…
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