02/17/1851
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"A copy of the correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United States at Constantinople on the subject is ago herewith communicated."
"I transmit to Congress a letter addressed to the Secretary of State by the commissioner of the United States under the convention with Brazil, setting forth the obstacles which have impeded the conclu..."
"I herewith communicate to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a treaty of commerce and navigation concluded by the minister resident of the United States at Constantinople w..."
"I earnestly commend it to the early consideration of Congress."