Thomas Jefferson actually said...

"From the Territories of Orleans, Louisiana, and Michigan complete returns have not yet been received."

"As far as appears from our records, none were ever rendered from either of these States."

"It will be perceived that some of these are not of recent dates, and that from the States of Maryland and Delaware no returns are stated."

"I have thought it proper to communicate to Congress the letter detailing this incident, that they may fully understand the state of things in that quarter and be enabled to make such provision for its..."