Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"I now communicate what has since passed on that subject."

"The Senate will judge whether the prospect it offers will justify a longer suspension of that portion of indemnities conceded by Spain should she now take no advantage of the lapse of the period for r..."

"As the settlement of the boundaries of Louisiana will call for new negotiations on our receiving possession of that Province, the claims not obtained by the convention now before the Senate may be inc..."

"The efficacious cooperation of Captains Rodgers and Campbell, of the returning squadron."