Special Message
02/04/1819
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I have thought proper to communicate every document comprised within this call.
I nominate the persons whose names are stated in the inclosed letter from the Secretary of War for the appointments therein respectively pro...
It is, however, submitted to the Senate whether this is a case requiring their confirmation; and in case that such should be their opinion, ...
As no compensation is authorized by law for the execution of the duties assigned to Mr. Lambert, it is submitted to the discretion of Congre...