I lay before Congress copies of resolutions entered into by the legislature of Pennsylvania, which have been transmitted to me with that view by the governor of that State, in pursuance of one of the said resolutions.
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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…
The United States, having been the first to abolish within the extent of their authority the transportation of the natives of Africa into slavery.
I lose no time, therefore, in submitting the treaty to the Senate for their advice and approbation.
I lay before the Senate, for their consideration and advice as to a ratification, treaties concluded with the several Indian tribes according to the following statement:
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