Special Message
02/11/1861
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Neither the Government nor the citizens in whose behalf the convention has been concluded have any further claims upon t...
It has rendered us prosperous in peace and triumphant in war.
It will be for Congress to consider whether the precedent established by this bill will not in effect annul all restrict...
Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with tha...