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On the recordMay 31, 1858
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretaries of State and Navy, with the accompanying papers, in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 11th of March, 1858.
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Vera Buchanan
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Message to the Senate on Guano Discoveries

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