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On the recordDecember 1, 1851
Our naval force afloat during the present year has been actively and usefully employed in giving protection to our widely extended and increasing commerce and interests in the various quarters of the globe.
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Millard Fillmore
Whig · New York

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Second Annual Message

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Jan 3, 1853

To the Senate of the United States: In answer to the Senate's resolution of the 3d instant, calling for information relative to a proposed tripartite convention on the subject of the island of Cuba, I transmit to the Senate a report from…

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Jan 18, 1853

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.

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Dec 5, 1852

We must all consider it a great distinction and privilege to have been chosen by the people to bear a part in the administration of such a Government.

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Dec 5, 1852

A willingness to meet us in some arrangement of this kind is understood to exist on the part of Great Britain, with a desire on her part to include in one comprehensive settlement as well this subject as the commercial intercourse between…

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