John Quincy Adams: “Its beneficial results are already experienced in the composition of the Army, and their influence is felt in the…”

I now transmit to Congress copies of communications received from the governor of Georgia relating to that subject.

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 can not concur in these opinions.

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