"printed copies of the treaties which have been lately ratified between the United States and the Choctaw Indians and between the United States and the confederated tribes of the Sacs and Foxes and other tribes."
"I lay before the House of Representatives a treaty recently concluded with the Choctaw tribe of Indians, that provision may be made for carrying the same into effect agreeably to the estimate heretofo..."
"Congress only is competent now to adjust and arrange these differences and satisfy the demands of the New York Indians."
"The whole matter is respectfully submitted."
"To the Senate of the United States: The inclosed report * of the Secretary of War is herewith inclosed in answer to the resolution of the Senate of yesterday's date."
"It shall be lawful for the president to take such measures and to employ such military force as he may judge necessary to remove from lands belonging to or secured by treaty to any Indian tribe any ci..."
"To an independent and foreign people this would seem to be assuming, I should suppose, rather too lofty a tone--one which the Government would not have assumed if they had considered them in that ligh..."
"Years since I stated to them my belief that if the States chose to extend their laws over them it would not be in the power of the Federal Government to prevent it."
"My opinion remains the same, and I can see no alternative for them but that of their removal to the West or a quiet submission to the State laws."
"I present for the consideration of Congress a report from the Secretary of War, relative to a compromise of title of the island on which Fort Delaware has been constructed."
"To execute and carry into effect this proclamation I do hereby authorize the employment of such military force as may be necessary pursuant to the act of Congress aforesaid,"