James Monroe said...

I transmit to the Senate, for its advice and consent as to the ratification, a treaty which has been concluded by a comm...

I transmit herewith to Congress copies of letters received at the Department of State from the minister of Great Britain...

I recommend them particularly to the consideration of Congress, believing that although there may be ground for controve...

I am of opinion that Congress do not possess this power; that the States individually cannot grant it.