Thomas Jefferson: “The spoliations and irregularities committed on our commerce during the late war by subjects of Spain or by others…”

I now render to Congress the account of the fund established for defraying the contingent expenses of Government for the year 1808.

I now lay before Congress a statement of the militia of the United States according to the latest returns received by the Department of War.

The balance of $17,010 remains in the Treasury unexpended.

$990 were paid to the order of Governor Williams on the same account.