Millard Fillmore: “I therefore respectfully suggest that your Department be closed for the remainder of the day.”

I respectfully concur in the recommendation made by the Secretary.

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 17th January last, requesting information in regard to the fisheries on the coasts of the British North American Provinces, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents…

This measure meets my approbation.

It is deemed advisable by the Department that our diplomatic relations with the States of Central America should be placed on a higher and more efficient footing.