House dissenting), had declared that "by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between that Government and the United States... Life of Abraham Lincoln - Page 105by Josiah Gilbert Holland - 1866 - 544 pagesFull view - About this book
| Ralph Emerson Twitchell - Santa Fe (N.M.) - 2007 - 585 pages
...which produced a most salutary efect upon the people. In this document, he says : "As, by the acts of the republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between, that government and the United States; and as the undersigned, at the head of his troops, on the 18th instant, took possession of Santa Fè,... | |
| Joseph Wheelan - History - 2008 - 344 pages
...documents accompanying the resolution. They then deftly attached a preamble to the war bill that read, "By the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of...exists between that government and the United States." As stunned, outmaneuvered Whigs protested, the amendment was swiftly put to a vote and approved, 123-67.... | |
| Paul Calore - History - 2014 - 306 pages
...misleading. Many who voted for the bill did so reluctantly, still morally opposed to the wording, "Whereas, by the act of the Republic of Mexico, a state of war exists between the United States and that Republic," while others disagreed with Polk's provocative orders to Taylor.... | |
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