05/05/1830
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"I recommend the adoption of the legislative provisions suggested in it."
"I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, containing the information requested by the resolution of the Senate of the 21st instant, in relation to 'the state of the British establishment..."
"I submit to the consideration of Congress the accompanying report and documents from the Navy Department, in relation to the capture of the Spanish slave vessel called The Fenix."
"Recommend that suitable legislative provision be made for the maintenance of the unfortunate captives pending the legislation which has grown out of the case."