Special Message
01/17/1837
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I transmit herewith a copy of the instructions, prepared under my direction by the War Department, for the commissioners...
I think it my duty to acquiesce therein, and therefore I nominate Alcée La Branche, of Louisiana, to be chargé d'affaire...
For the several reasons above assigned, the President disapproves the opinion of the court, and remits to it the proceed...
The foundations must be laid in the affections of the people.