12/01/1851
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"I deem it most respectful to comply with your request by returning the copy of the resolution which notified me that the Senate advised and consented to his appointment."
"And I therefore bring the subject to your consideration, to enable you to act upon it should you concur with me in this opinion."
"It appears to me that the protection of the public records and papers requires that such acts should be made penal and a suitable punishment inflicted upon the offender"
"I deemed all this necessary as well for the interest of the claimants as to secure the government against fraudulent claims which might be preferred hereafter."