Political Quotes

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 Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.

My order to you had only reference to orders 'assumed to be issued by the direction of the President.'

The extraordinary character of your letter of the 3d instant would seem to preclude any reply on my part.