I now transmit a report from the Secretary of War communicating the information desired.

I now transmit a letter from the Secretary of War, with a report of the superintendent of Indian trade, which contains the information desired.

I now submit for the information of the House a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with accompanying documents, which contains all the information in the possession of the Government required by that resolution.

In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 21st November last, requesting the President to lay before the House information relating to the progress and expenditures of the commissioners under the fifth, sixth…

JAMES MONROE

With the Weas, Kickapoos, Chippeways, Ottawas, Choctaws, and Mahas; and also a treaty with the Kickapoos amended as proposed by a resolution of the Senate at their last session

To the House of Representatives

I submit to the consideration of the Senate, for their advice and consent as to the ratification, the following treaties, concluded with the several Indian tribes therein mentioned since the last session of Congress, with their documents

I can not regard the pressures to which I have adverted otherwise than in the light of mild and instructive admonitions.

The commercial relations between the United States and the British colonies in the West Indies and on this continent have undergone no change.

An attempt has been made with the Government of France to regulate by treaty the commerce between the two countries on the principle of reciprocity and equality.

The late change in the Government of Spain, by the reestablishment of the constitution of 1812, is an event which promises to be favorable to the revolution.

With the Indians peace has been preserved and a progress made in carrying into effect the act of Congress making an appropriation for their civilization.

It is proper to add that there is now due to the Treasury for the sale of public lands $22,996,545.

Our military positions have been maintained at Belle Point, on the Arkansas, at Council Bluffs, on the Missouri, at St. Peters, on the Mississippi, and at Green Bay, on the upper Lakes.

I see much cause to rejoice in the felicity of our situation.

The friendly sentiment which was expressed on the part of the United States in the message of the 9th of May last is still entertained for Spain.

Considerable progress has been made during the present season in examining the coast and its various bays and other inlets.