James Monroe: “I transmit herewith to the Senate a report from the Secretary of State”

I transmit to the House of Representatives a further report from the Secretary of State

I transmit to the Senate, for the exercise of its constitutional power, a treaty lately concluded at the Indian Springs.

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.

From the view which I have taken of these reports I contemplate results of incalculable advantage to our Union