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Andrew Johnson: “In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of December 4 last, requesting information 'relating…”

On the recordDecember 19, 1866
In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of December 4 last, requesting information 'relating to the attempt of Santa Anna and Ortega to organize armed expeditions within the United States for the purpose of overthrowing the National Government of the Republic of Mexico,' I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the papers accompanying it.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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