John Tyler said...

In answer to your resolution of the 19th December last, I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State and the...

By adopting that measure the United States will be in the exercise of an undoubted right.

It is only after acquiring Texas, that the question of boundary can arise between the United States and Mexico.

I have great pleasure in submitting to the Senate, for its ratification and approval, a treaty which has been concluded ...