Thomas Jefferson: “The consolidation of the Mississippi Territory and the establishment of a barrier of separation between the Indians and…”

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.

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

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.

$990 were paid to the order of Governor Williams on the same account.