Special Message
03/04/1806
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That individuals should undertake to wage private war, independently of the authority of their country, can not be permitted in a well-order...
Peace and intercourse with the other powers on the same coast continue on the footing on which they are established by treaty.
In these and all other matters which you in your wisdom may propose for the good of our country you may count with assurance on my hearty co...
Now know ye that I, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, do hereby decide that all the above-mentioned shores, waters, inlets, ...