I can not give my assent to a measure which proposes to deprive any person 'restrained of his or her liberty in violation of the Constitution or of any treaty. or law of the United States' from the right of appeal to the highest judicial authority.
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In reply to your communication, I have deemed it proper, in order to prevent further misunderstanding, to make this simple recital of facts.
I transmit to the House of Representatives, in answer to a resolution of the 9th instant, the accompanying report from the Secretary of State.
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.
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