I respectfully submit to your consideration the accompanying report from the War Department, exhibiting the state of the fortifications at Pea Patch Island and the necessity of further appropriations for the security of that site.
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calling for a list of the different appropriations which will leave unexpended balances on the 1st day of January next.
It is scarcely to be imagined that a question of this character could be presented in relation to which it would be more difficult for the United States to avoid exciting the suspicion and jealousy of other powers, and maintain their established character for fair and impartial dealing.
I transmit a report * from the Secretary of State, together with the documents by which it was accompanied.
I have the honor to be, madam, your most obedient servant, ANDREW JACKSON
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