Special Message
08/20/1852
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In answer to the resolution of the Senate dated the 13th ultimo, requesting further information in regard to the impriso...
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents which accompanied it.
I respectfully invite the attention of the two Houses to the suggestion in the latter part of the report
In my opinion no further legislation is necessary to effect either object.