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On the recordMarch 3, 1868
In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 17th February ultimo, concerning the alleged interference of the United States consul at Rome in the late difficulty in Italy, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, containing the information called for by the resolution.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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