Special Message
02/02/1853
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In answer to the resolution of the Senate dated the 13th ultimo, requesting further information in regard to the impriso...
The delays which have taken place in the negotiation of this treaty have been principally caused by the want of a reside...
For these reasons I have deemed it proper to submit the whole matter to Congress, for such action as they may deem best.
Our unfortunate countrymen who from time to time suffer shipwreck on the coasts of the eastern seas are entitled to prot...