Special Message
04/04/1860
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Nor is it known or believed that there are any claims against the Government of Venezuela having any connection with that island other than ...
I therefore recommend the reconsideration of the subject.
The amendment does not seem necessary to secure any right either of the United States or of any American citizen claiming under them.
I confess I hail this movement on the part of Virginia with great satisfaction.