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On the recordJanuary 18, 1825
Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Senate of the United States should be convened on Friday, the 4th day of March next
Said by
James Monroe
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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Proclamation—Convening an Extra Session of the United States Senate

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