Special Message
01/18/1853
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The consul having evidently acted with good intentions, the claim is submitted for the consideration of Congress.
The fame of our illustrious statesman belongs to his country, the admiration of it to the world.
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents by which it was accompanied.
We must all consider it a great distinction and privilege to have been chosen by the people to bear a part in the admini...