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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 28, 1858

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 22d instant, requesting information in regard to the seizure of the American vessel Panchita on the coast of Africa.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 26, 1858

I transmit herewith, in compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 19th of May, a communication from the Secretary of the Navy with copies of the correspondence, etc., as afforded by the files of the Department.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 18, 1858

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 14th instant, requesting information concerning the recent search or seizure of American vessels by foreign armed cruisers in the Gulf of Mexico, I transmit reports from the Secretaries of…

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 17, 1858

In reply to the resolutions of the Senate of the United States of the 20th February and 14th March, 1857, I herewith transmit, to be laid before that body, copies of all correspondence, vouchers, and other papers having reference to the…

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 12, 1858

I transmit to the Senate a report, dated 13th instant, with the accompanying papers, received from the Secretary of State in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 5th instant, requesting information in regard to measures which may…

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 12, 1858

I herewith transmit, to be laid before the House of Representatives, the letter of the Secretary of the Interior, dated the 12th instant, covering the report, maps, etc., of the geological survey of Oregon and Washington Territories, which…

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 12, 1858

I transmit herewith, for the constitutional action of the Senate, a treaty negotiated on the 19th of April, 1858, with the Yancton tribe of Sioux or Dacotah Indians, with accompanying papers from the Department of the Interior.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 5, 1858

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 3d of February, 1858, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with all papers and correspondence* so far as the same is afforded by the files of the…

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· May 2, 1858

In compliance with the resolutions of the House of Representatives of the 19th January, 1857, and 3d February, 1858, I herewith transmit the report of the Secretary of the Interior, with accompanying documents.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· Apr 30, 1858

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 24th ultimo, I herewith transmit a report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying documents.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· Apr 29, 1858

I transmit herewith, for the constitutional action of the Senate, a treaty negotiated with the Ponca tribe of Indians on the 12th of March, 1858, with the accompanying documents from the Department of the Interior.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· Apr 27, 1858

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 24th ultimo, requesting information relative to the seizure in the Valley of Sitana, in Peru, by authorities of Chile of a sum of money…

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· Apr 20, 1858

I herewith transmit the reports of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Navy, with accompanying papers, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 19th of January last.

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James Buchanan
@jamesbuchanan· Democratic · PA· Apr 19, 1858

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, with accompanying papers, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 5th instant.

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Millard Fillmore
@millardfillmore· Whig · NY· Feb 27, 1853

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 17th January last, requesting information in regard to the fisheries on the coasts of the British North American Provinces, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State and the documents…

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Millard Fillmore
@millardfillmore· Whig · NY· Feb 25, 1853

I deemed it advisable to issue, relative to an extraordinary session of the Senate on the 4th of March next.

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Millard Fillmore
@millardfillmore· Whig · NY· Feb 24, 1853

I transmit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, a consular convention concluded in this city on the 23d instant between the United States and His Majesty the Emperor of the French.

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Millard Fillmore
@millardfillmore· Whig · NY· Feb 24, 1853

I, Millard Fillmore, president of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, revoking said call and hereby declaring that an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene…

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