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James Buchanan: “To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, with its accompaniments…”

On the recordApril 11, 1860
To the House of Representatives: I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of War, with its accompaniments, communicating the information called for by the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th ultimo, respecting Indian hostilities in New Mexico.
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James Buchanan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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