Thomas Jefferson said...

they prove more and more the expediency of retaining our vessels, our seamen, and property within our own harbors until ...

The title to these grounds appears to have been retained in the former sovereigns of the Province of Louisiana as public...

The instrument is now submitted to the Senate, with a request of their advice and consent as to its ratification.

Until this question can be decided under legislative authority, measures have been taken according to law to prevent any...