On the recordJanuary 17, 1836
The papers relative to the letter of the late minister of France have been added to those called for, that the subject may be fully understood.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe papers relative to the letter of the late minister of France have been added to those called for, that the subject may be fully understood.
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