In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives the 22d January, I herewith transmit a letter* from the Secretary of the Navy, containing all the information in the possession of that Department on the subject to which the resolution refers.
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It is only after acquiring Texas, that the question of boundary can arise between the United States and Mexico.
Our prayers should evermore be offered up to the Father of the Universe for His wisdom to direct us in the path of our duty so as to enable us to consummate these high purposes.
It affords me much satisfaction to say that it was produced by no carelessness or inattention on the part of the officers and crew of the Princeton, but must be set down as one of those casualties which to a greater or less degree attend upon every service.
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