Special Message
02/18/1853
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I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents.
To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in answer to th...
But even if a decision on these shall be suspended, it is hoped that the bills which are designed to regulate rank, precedence, and command ...
The subject is one of great interest, and it is highly important that it should be settled by legislative authority and with as little delay...