Thomas Jefferson actually said...

Certain matters touching the public good requiring that the Senate should be convened on Saturday, the 4th day of March next, you are desired to attend at the Senate Chamber, in the city of Washington, on that day, then and there to deliberate on such communications as shall be made to you.

Context

Proclamation—Convening an Extra Session of the United States Senate

12/29/1808

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