Special Message
05/06/1822
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Now, therefore, be it known that I, James Monroe, President of the United States, in pursuance of the authority aforesai...
I am of opinion that Congress do not possess this power; that the States individually cannot grant it.
Congress do not possess the power under the Constitution to pass such a law.
In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d of April, requesting the President of the U...