James Monroe actually said...

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.

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12/16/1819

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The whole expense hitherto incurred in carrying both resolutions into effect has exceeded by $542.56 the appropriation of April, 1818.

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

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