James Monroe actually said...

The attitude assumed by the State formed a case which was not contemplated by the existing laws of the United States relating to militia services.

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02/20/1825

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I transmit to Congress a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, inclosing the report of the commissioners appointed in conformity with t...

No appropriation has yet been made to defray the expenses incident to the execution of the resolution of 21st April, 1820.

A further appropriation will be necessary for carrying it into effect.

The laws have had their due operation and effect.