This comprehensive collection of the works of James Buchanan provides a thorough and insightful account of the life and political career of one of America's most distinguished statesmen. Including speeches, state papers, and private correspondence, this volume provides a unique window into the political and social issues of the mid-19th century. Edited and with an introduction by John Bassett Moore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 edition. Excerpt: ... ticularly in relation to the free navigation of the River St. John's, and in relation to the Disputed Territory Fund named in said Treaty; and also to communicate any information in his possession relating to said Disputed Territory Fund or the free navigation of the said River St. John's," has the honor to report to the President the accompanying copies of documents filed in this Department, which embrace the correspondence and information referred to in the above cited resolution. Respectfully submitted. James Buchanan. To The Pres1dent Of The Un1ted States. MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT POLK ON A TREATY WITH BELGIUM.1 [February 3, 1846.] To The Senate Of The Un1ted States: I herewith communicate to the Senate, for its consideration in reference to its ratification, a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United States and Belgium, concluded and signed on the 10th November last at Brussels by the charge d'affaires of the United States with the minister of foreign affairs of His Majesty the King of the Belgians. And I communicate at the same time the correspondence and other papers in explanation of the treaty. James K. Polk. Wash1ngton, February 3, 1846. TO MR. McKAY.2 Department Of State, Wash1ngton 3rd February, 1846. Hon: James J. Mckay, Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, H. Reps. S1r: In the 13th Article and 8th Section of the Constitution of Texas, it is provided, that, "the Legislature shall adopt such measures as may be required to cede to the United States, at the 1 Senate Executive Journal, VII. 42. * MSS. Department of State, 35 Domestic Letters, 387. Vol. VI--24 proper time, all public edifices, fortifications, barracks, ports, harbors, navy and navy-yards, docks, magazines, arms and armaments, and all other...