In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th ultimo, requesting information respecting the seizure and confiscation of the bark Georgiana, of Maine, and brig Susan Loud, of Massachusetts, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents which accompanied it.
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We must all consider it a great distinction and privilege to have been chosen by the people to bear a part in the administration of such a Government.
The tone of the letter of instructions from Mr. Manuel Bertran de Lis is somewhat more peremptory than could be wished, but this circumstance will not, probably, prevent Congress from giving his suggestions the attention to which they may be entitled.
The illness and death of the late Secretary of State prevented the commencement of the contemplated negotiation.
Respect to the Spanish Government demands that its urgent representation should be candidly and impartially weighed.
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