James Monroe actually said...

In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant, I transmit a report of the Secretary of War, with cop...

I lay before the Senate a report made by the Secretary of State on the 1st instant in relation to that subject.

I would therefore suggest, in case the Chickasaw treaty be approved by the Senate, the propriety of providing by law for the payment of the ...

I lay before the Senate, for their advice and consent, the several treaties which have recently been made with the Chickasaws, the Quapaws, ...