Washington, Nov. 30, 1846. : Dear Sir: The French spoliation bill will be revived, amended, and pressed as early in the approaching session of Congress as practicable; and to effect a two-thirds vote, if such should be necessary, ... it is desirable that each claimant address a separate memorial forthwith to each house of Congress, ... I enclose for that purpose a blank form of the memorial heretofore used, which is regarded as fully sufficient for the present object; ... The veto message of the president on the bill of last session, ... is no cause of doubt or discouragement, ... Annexed hereto I make a synopsis of the votes in the two houses on the bill referred to

"Washington, Nov. 30, 1846. : Dear Sir: The French spoliation bill will be revived, amended, and pressed as early in the approaching session of Congress as practicable; and to effect a two-thirds vote, if such should be necessary, ... it is desirable that each claimant address a separate memorial forthwith to each house of Congress, ... I enclose for that purpose a blank form of the memorial heretofore used, which is regarded as fully sufficient for the present object; ... The veto message of the president on the bill of last session, ... is no cause of doubt or discouragement, ... Annexed hereto I make a synopsis of the votes in the two houses on the bill referred to"