On the recordMarch 10, 1844
In compliance with your resolution of the 26th ultimo, I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of the Navy.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIn compliance with your resolution of the 26th ultimo, I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of the Navy.
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