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I have thought that the friendly dispositions of such a power might be advantageously cherished by a mission which should manifest our willingness to meet his good will.

I now render to Congress the account of the fund established for defraying the contingent expenses of Government for the year 1808.

His high station and the relations of Russia to the predominant powers of Europe must give him weight with them according to the vicissitudes of the war.

The balance of $17,010 remains in the Treasury unexpended.