Special Message
12/08/1813
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the locations of the land warrants of the said volunteers should 'be subject to such regulations as to priority of choic...
With that view I now recommend the subject to their consideration.
This source of national independence and wealth I anxiously recommend to the prompt and constant guardianship of Congres...
In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 6th instant, I transmit to them the proceedings...