Special Message
01/21/1845
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I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State, accompanied by a copy of a letter from Mr. Raymond, secretary ...
With equal, if not greater, propriety might the United States demand of other governments to surrender their numerous an...
For the Executive to assume such a power would be to assume a power of the most dangerous character.
By adopting that measure the United States will be in the exercise of an undoubted right.