John Tyler: “I transmit to the Senate, in answer to their resolution of the 21st ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, with…”

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 2d ultimo, calling for information in reference to the indemnities stipulated to be paid pursuant to the convention between the United States and the Mexican Republic of the 30th of January…

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

In compliance with the request of the governor of the State of Illinois, I transmit herewith a copy of certain resolutions adopted by the general assembly of that State.

I have been influenced by what appeared to me to be the most controlling considerations of public policy and the general good.