James Buchanan actually said...

I transmit to the Senate a report, dated 13th instant, with the accompanying papers, received from the Secretary of State in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 5th instant, requesting information in regard to measures which may have been adopted for the protection of American commerce in the ports of Mexico.

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Message to the Senate on the Protection of American Trade in Mexican Ports

05/12/1858

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