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McNab is about 2,500 strong and constantly increasing. I replied to
him that I should communicate with you immediately, as also with the
governor of this State, and that everything which could would be done
to maintain a strict neutrality.
I learn that persons here are engaged in dislodging one or more
steamboats from the ice, and, as is supposed, with a view to aid in the
patriot expedition.
I am, sir, with great consideration, your obedient servant,
N. GANON,
_United States Marshal, Northern District of New York_,

WASHINGTON, _January 8, 1838_.
_To the House of Representatives of the United States_:
In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 5th
instant, respecting the capture[7] and restoration of the Mexican brig
of war the _General Urrea_, I transmit reports from the Secretaries of
State and the Navy.
M. VAN BUREN.
[Footnote 7: By the United States sloop of war _Natchez_ off the coast
of Texas.]

WASHINGTON, _January 8, 1838_.


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