11/15/1818
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"It is enjoined on the Executive to cause all negroes, mulattoes, or persons of color who may be taken under the act to be removed to Africa."
"Should they be landed without such provision having been previously made, they might perish."
"To each of these agents a small salary has been allowed--$1,500 to the principal and $1,200 to the other."
"On this view of the policy and sanctions of the law it has been decided to send a public ship to the coast of Africa with two such agents, who will take with them tools and other implements necessary ..."