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The vexatious, harassing, and expensive war which so long prevailed with the Indian tribes inhabiting the peninsula of Florida has happily been terminated, whereby our Army has been relieved from a service of the most disagreeable character and the Treasury from a large expenditure.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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Tyler reports the end of a long conflict with Florida's Indian tribes, highlighting relief for the Army and Treasury.

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