I transmit to Congress an account of the contingent expenses of the Government for the year 1811, incurred on the occasion of taking possession of the territory limited eastwardly by the river Perdido, and amounting to $3,396.
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To these abuses it may be added that illegal importations are openly made with advantage to the violators of the law.
It is possible that a perseverance of the enemy in their cruel policy may render a further expense for the like purpose inevitable.
This source of national independence and wealth I anxiously recommend to the prompt and constant guardianship of Congress.
I, James Madison, President as aforesaid, have caused the premises to be made public; and I do hereby enjoin all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States and all others citizens or inhabitants thereof or being…
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