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Titles: President James Buchanan. First Annual Message, Dec. 8, 1857
Creator/Author: Buchanan, President James
Description: Description of current strained relations between U.S. and Spain and unresolved claims by Americans against Spain. It is noted that Congress has not appropriated funds for the Amistad claimants, despite two earlier presidential recommendations. Appropriation is urged.
Primary Source Publication Date: 12/8/1857
Secondary Source Publisher: U.S. Government, Washington, DC
Secondary Source Publication Date: 1/1/1898
Subject Keywords: Other Keyword - Reparations
Place - Spain
Other Keyword - Executive
Other Keyword - Treaties
Other Person - Buchanan, President James
Place - Cuba
Other Keyword - Diplomacy
Courtesy of: microfilm, Harvard University



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