James Buchanan: “I deem it to be both inexpedient and unconstitutional.”

The dispatch of Mr. Dallas being in the original, its return to the Department of State is requested.

There is but one mode left of settling the dispute, and that is by submitting it to the arbitration of some friendly and impartial power.

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.

Herewith I inclose, for constitutional action of the Senate thereon should it approve the same, supplemental articles of agreement made and concluded with the authorities of the Delaware Indians on the 21st July last, with a view to the…