John Tyler: “I did so in full view of his consummate abilities, his unquestioned patriotism and full capacity to discharge with honor…”

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

The special mission authorized by Congress for this purpose has fully succeeded in the accomplishment so far of the great objects for which it was appointed.

I feel it to be my duty to communicate, for your consideration, the rejected treaty.

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