01/16/1844
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"I transmit herewith copies of the report and papers* referred to in a resolution of the Senate of the 20th of February last."
"No reason is perceived for the discrimination recognized by the existing Law, and none why the provisions of the acts of Congress referred to should not be extended to the commerce of the islands in q..."
"The communication of this treaty is now made to the end that suitable measures may be adopted to give effect to the first article thereof, which provides for the distribution among the claimants of th..."
"I transmit to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State, with documents, containing the information requested by their resolution of the 23d ultimo."