James Monroe said...

I now transmit a report from the Secretary or State, containing the information embraced by that resolution.

Now, therefore, be it known that I, James Monroe, President of the United States, in pursuance of the authority aforesai...

I have to state that having referred the resolution to the Secretary of State, and it appearing, by a report from him, t...

In executing this very delicate and important trust I acted with the utmost precaution.