03/29/1796
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"I have by a proclamation bearing date this day directed commissioners, appointed in pursuance of the act, to survey and limit a part of the territory of 10 miles square on both sides of the river Poto..."
"I do appoint them the said Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stuart, Commissioners for surveying the District of Territory accepted by the said Act for the permanent Seat of the Government of t..."
"I lay before you a representation of the charge' d'affaires of France."
"I recommend the same to your consideration, that I may be enabled to give to it such answer as may best comport with the justice and the interests of the United States."