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and decision, through the medium of an Executive order dated on the 22d on last month, I now request, that you will publish with as little delay as possible the following documents. unclear any intention to publish the whole with notes and explanatory observations in pamphlet form: but, I unite in opinion with his Excellency that "it is proper that the result should be correctly understood". And although I am aware of the disadvantages attending the publication of the documents in detail in the newspapers, unaccompanied by an explanation; yet, enough will be disclosed to establish the fact of my innocence: and as I intend that the fact shall be, not only correctly but generally understood, I have determined to publish both ways. In making the publication I deem it proper to state, that I disclaim all intention of promoting or exciting party spirit or feelings. My only object is selfe defence. And here I call upon