Second Annual Message
12/01/1851
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The tone of the letter of instructions from Mr. Manuel Bertran de Lis is somewhat more peremptory than could be wished, ...
Our grateful thanks are due to an all-merciful Providence, not only for staying the pestilence which in different forms ...
Our unfortunate countrymen who from time to time suffer shipwreck on the coasts of the eastern seas are entitled to prot...
In my opinion no further legislation is necessary to effect either object.