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James Monroe: I transmit a report from the Secretary of War, which, with the accompanying documents, comprehends all the information…

On the recordJanuary 7, 1820
I transmit a report from the Secretary of War, which, with the accompanying documents, comprehends all the information required by the Senate in their resolution aforesaid.
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James Monroe
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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