On the recordDecember 19, 1858
I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 7th of January last.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 7th of January last.
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