M. VAN BUREN.

[Footnote 82: Relating to sales and donations of public lots in

Washington, D.C.]

WASHINGTON, _December 21, 1840_.

_To the Senate of the United States_:

I transmit herewith, for the consideration of the Senate with a view to

its ratification, a treaty of commerce and navigation between the United

States of America and His Majesty the King of the Belgians, signed at

Washington on the 29th day of March, 1840.

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