Thomas Jefferson actually said...

The commissioner has been induced to go beyond this limit probably by the just attentions due to the strong interest which the State of Geor...

an annuity shall be paid them in this case, as has hitherto been practiced in all similar cases.

The extent of the cession to be obtained being uncertain, the limitation of price was what should be thought reasonable according to the usu...

I recommend to the consideration of Congress the making provision by law for carrying them into execution.