Andrew Johnson actually said...

To the House of Representatives: In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th ultimo, calling for information relative to the claims of citizens of the United States against the Republic of Venezuela, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

06/10/1866

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