I lay before you a copy of a letter from the judges of the circuit court of the United States held for the New York district.

The Constitution has prescribed that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers.

The Constitution has also provided that the number of Representatives shall not exceed 1 for every 30,000.

The United States, in order to promote the happiness of the Five Nations of Indians, will cause to be expended annually the amount of $1,500 in purchasing for them clothing, domestic animals, and implements of husbandry, and for…

It is incumbent upon me to observe that, with a view merely to the organization of the troops designated by those acts, a greater number officers of that grade would, in my opinion, be conducive to the good of the public service.

The treaty must not exceed _____ years' duration, except the clauses relating to boundary and the navigation of the Mississippi, which must be perpetual and final.

I have to request your decision whether you will advise and consent to the extension of the powers of the commissioners as proposed.

Commercial arrangements, if acceptable in themselves, will not be the less so if coupled with those relating to navigation and boundary.

It is proposed to add as follows: On the former conferences on the navigation of the Mississippi.

Gentlemen of the Senate, I submit to your consideration the report of the Secretary of State.

Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation.

I lay before you a copy of a return of the number of inhabitants in the district of South Carolina as made to me by the marshal thereof.