Special Message
04/18/1806
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Of the gun boats authorized by the act of December last, it has been thought necessary to build only 103 in the present ...
they prove more and more the expediency of retaining our vessels, our seamen, and property within our own harbors until ...
It is found that no steps have been taken for the purpose.
With a view to this I submit the case to the consideration of Congress, who, estimating its importance and reviewing the...