03/29/1867
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"In compliance with so much of the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 8th instant as requests information in regard to certain agreements said to have been entered into between the Unite..."
"In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th of July, requesting the President 'to inform the House what States have ratified the amendment to the Constitution of the U..."
"I transmit herewith a report from the Attorney-General, additional to the reports submitted by him December 31, 1866, and March 2, 1867."
"This instrument provides for a cession of territory to the United States in consideration of the payment of $7,200,000 in gold."