Thomas Jefferson said...

It is by no means proposed that these works should be conducted on account of the United States.

The idea suggested by him of removing the institution to this place is also worthy of attention.

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

The Cherokees readily consented, for a moderate compensation, that the line should be so run as to include all the water...