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On the recordDecember 31, 1816
Objects interesting to the United States requiring that the Senate should be in session on the 4th of March next to receive such communications as may be made to it on the part of the Executive, your attendance in the Senate Chamber in this city on that day is accordingly requested.
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James Madison
Democratic Republican · Virginia

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Proclamation—Convening an Extra Session of the United States Senate

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