Special Message
02/19/1843
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The country itself, thus obtained, is of incalculable value in an agricultural and commercial point of view.
I regard the question involved in these proceedings as one of vast magnitude.
I submit it to your mature consideration whether, in view of the important benefits arising from the treaty to the trade...
I have to inform the House that the Executive did not deem it his duty to interfere with the naval and military forces o...