On the recordFebruary 18, 1806
The examination of the Red River itself is but now commencing.
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I suppose it will be the interest of the United States to encourage the wandering tribes of that country to reduce themselves to fixed habitations whenever they are so disposed.
The expense as well as the importance of the work renders it a subject proper for the special consideration of Congress.
The same considerations of expense and importance render this also a question for the special decision of Congress.