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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.

Jan 12, 1840

But whilst such are my views in respect to the measure itself, and while I shall feel it to be my duty to labor for its accomplishment by the proper use of all the means that are or shall be placed at my disposal by Congress, I am at the…

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Jan 10, 1840

The statement showing the amount, it will be seen from the accompanying communication of the Secretary of War, will take some little time, but will be prepared as early as possible and transmitted.

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Jan 10, 1840

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith a report and statement of the Secretary of the Treasury, furnishing the information called for by the resolution of the 30th ultimo, in relation to the amount of money drawn from the…

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Jan 10, 1840

I transmit to the Senate, in compliance with its resolutions of the 30th ultimo, two reports of the Secretary of State, containing the answers of the Commissioner of Patents and the disbursing agent of the Department of State to the…

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Jan 9, 1840

The report of the Secretary of War which accompanies these papers contains the reasons for withholding the proceedings of the court-martial.

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Jan 9, 1840

I transmit herewith, in compliance with a resolution of the 30th ultimo, the proceedings of the court of inquiry in the case of Lieutenant-Colonel Brunt, held at St. Louis in November last, and the papers connected therewith.

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Jan 7, 1840

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

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Jan 7, 1840

I herewith submit the same to your consideration, and will present the reports from the other Departments so soon as they are completed.

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Jan 7, 1840

In addition to the papers accompanying my messages of the 23d and 30th ultimo, I communicate to Congress a copy of a letter, with its inclosure, since received at the Department of State from the governor of Iowa, in relation to the…

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Jan 7, 1840

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

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Jan 7, 1840

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

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