On full consideration of the subject I have thought it would be improper for the Executive to communicate the letter called for unless the House, on a knowledge of these circumstances, should desire it, in which case the document called for shall be communicated, accompanied by a report from the Secretary of State, as above suggested.
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Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Senate of the United States should be convened on Friday, the 4th day of March next
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