John Adams actually said...

"The delay in the transmission of this communication is attributable to the earnest desire which I have entertained of acceding to the opinions and complying with the wishes of the Senate."

"I transmit to the House a report from the Secretary of State, with the documents desired by the resolution."

"I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with documents, containing the information desired by the resolution."

"I communicate a report from the Secretary of the Navy, with documents, containing the information desired by the resolution."