Special Message
01/14/1806
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On mature consideration and advice I approved of the proceeding of the governor.
With a view to this I submit the case to the consideration of Congress, who, estimating its importance and reviewing the...
The same considerations of expense and importance render this also a question for the special decision of Congress.
To prevent altogether the entrance of large vessels, a line of blocks across the harbor has been contemplated.