In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 3d of February, 1858, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with all papers and correspondence* so far as the same is afforded by the files of the Department.
Message to the House of Representatives on Indian Affairs in Oregon and Washington
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I feel quite confident that Congress will bestow upon these resolutions the careful consideration to which they are eminently entitled.
Had I refused to adopt this precautionary measure, and evil consequences, which many good men at the time apprehended, had followed, I should never have forgiven myself.
I confess I hail this movement on the part of Virginia with great satisfaction.
The increase of the sum appropriated in the present bill over that in the bill of the last session, being within a fraction of $20,000, has induced me to examine the question with some attention.
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