"In the strengthening and gratifying of these wants I see the only prospect of planting on the Mississippi itself the means of its own safety."
"I inclose a report of the Secretary of War, stating the trading houses established in the Indian territories."
"Duty has required me to submit these views to the judgment of the Legislature, but as their disclosure might embarrass and defeat their effect, they are committed to the special confidence of the two ..."
"We consequently undersell private traders, foreign and domestic, drive them from the competition, and thus, with the good will of the Indians, rid ourselves of a description of men who are constantly ..."
"Indeed, it would be the most proper and acceptable form in which the annuity could be paid which we propose to give them for the cession."
"These springs are said to possess the advantage of being accompanied with a bed of coal."
"For these purposes a small appropriation would be necessary to meet the first expenses, after which they should support themselves and repay those advances."
"In leading them thus to agriculture, to manufactures, and civilization; in bringing together their and our sentiments, and in preparing them ultimately to participate in the benefits of our Government..."
"The Spanish Government listened to our proposition with an honorable readiness and agreed to a convention, which I now submit for your advice and consent."
"It does not go to the satisfaction of all our claims, but the express reservation of our right to press the validity of the residue has been made the ground of further instructions to our minister."
"The spoliations and irregularities committed on our commerce during the late war by subjects of Spain or by others deemed within her responsibility having called for attention."