On the recordDecember 2, 1806
I can not, therefore, but recommend the suspension of this act for a reasonable time, on considerations of justice, amity, and the public interests.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI can not, therefore, but recommend the suspension of this act for a reasonable time, on considerations of justice, amity, and the public interests.
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These have been much exceeded by the cost of the work done, a fact not known to me till the close of the season.
The dangers to our country arising from the contests of other nations and the urgency of making preparation for whatever events might affect our relations with them have been intimated in preceding messages to Congress.
The instrument is now submitted to the Senate, with a request of their advice and consent as to its ratification.
We may daily expect more authentic and particular information on the subject from Mr. Lear, who was residing as our consul at Algiers.