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James Monroe
@jamesmonroe· Democratic Republican · VA· Apr 22, 1818

Now, therefore, I, James Monroe, President of the United States of America, do by this my proclamation declare that fact, and that the restrictions imposed by the said act of Congress do from the date hereof cease and are discontinued in…

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James Monroe
@jamesmonroe· Democratic Republican · VA· Apr 19, 1818

To the Senate of the United States: I transmit to the Senate a copy of the rules, regulations, and instructions for the naval service of the United States

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James Monroe
@jamesmonroe· Democratic Republican · VA· Apr 14, 1818

I now transmit a report from the Secretary of State, which, with the documents accompanying it, embraces the objects contemplated by the said resolution.

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James Monroe
@jamesmonroe· Democratic Republican · VA· Apr 9, 1818

In compliance with a resolution of the Senate respecting the supplies of the Northwestern army, within certain periods therein specified, by contractors, commissaries, and agents, and the expense thereby incurred, I now transmit to them a…

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James Monroe
@jamesmonroe· Democratic Republican · VA· Apr 8, 1818

In compliance with the resolution of the Senate requesting me to cause to be laid before them a list of the names of the several agents of Indian affairs and of agents of Indian trading houses, with the pay and emolument of the agents…

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