aug 30, 1842 - In a Message to the House of Representatives, complains bitterly of a recent House Select committee report (08/16/1842) critical of him and alleging that he had corrupt motives. Points out that the House has the constitutional authority to Impeach, but there is no constitutional authority to attack the president without providing him the opportunity to rebut the claims. The House refused to enter Tyler's message on the House Journal
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