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John Tyler: “I could not forego the favorable opportunity which has presented itself, growing out of the communication from the…”

On the recordFebruary 22, 1844
I could not forego the favorable opportunity which has presented itself, growing out of the communication from the Secretary of the Navy, to urge upon you the foregoing recommendations.
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John Tyler
Whig · Virginia

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