Andrew Jackson said...

In compliance with a resolution of the Senate at their last session, I herewith transmit the inclosed documents, which c...

lead me earnestly to recommend a revision of the laws on this subject

To be instrumental in terminating the evils of civil war and in substituting in their stead the blessings of peace is a ...

The Government of the United States is ever anxious to cultivate peace and friendship with all nations; but it proceeds ...