To the House of Representatives:In compliance with your resolution of the 15th December, 1843, requesting 'such information as may be on file in any of the Departments relative to the formation of a junction between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans,' I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents, in relation thereto.
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I shall carry with me into retirement the gratifying reflection that as my sole object throughout has been to advance the public good.
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