Special Message
02/14/1851
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In answer to the resolution of the Senate dated the 13th ultimo, requesting further information in regard to the impriso...
It is, nevertheless, a subject of national congratulation that the choice has been effected by the independent suffrages...
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents which accompanied it.
For these reasons I have deemed it proper to submit the whole matter to Congress, for such action as they may deem best.