02/26/1845
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"I transmit herewith a report from the War Department, in compliance with so much of the resolution of the Senate of March 3, 1841, respecting the military and naval defenses of the country, as relates..."
"To the Senate of the United States:I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 3d of March last, calling for a comparative statement of..."
"We are in the enjoyment of all the blessings of civil and religious liberty, with unexampled means of education, knowledge, and improvement."
"We are all called upon by the highest obligations of duty to renew our thanks and our devotion to our Heavenly Parent."