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Millard Fillmore: Our naval force afloat during the present year has been actively and usefully employed in giving protection to our…

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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