I inclose a report of the Secretary of War, stating the trading houses established in the Indian territories.

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.

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.

While my confidence in our minister plenipotentiary at Paris is entire and undiminished, I still think that these objects might be promoted by joining with him a person sent from hence directly, carrying with him the feelings and…

But as the possession of these provinces is still in Spain, and the course of events may retard or prevent the cession to France being carried into effect, to secure our object it will be expedient to address equal powers to the Government…

They are, as you will perceive, but a small proportion of the whole.

Should any others in consequence of this be made during the session of Congress, they shall be immediately communicated.

I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.

True patriotism is not just a feeling but a commitment to the well-being of our country.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.

Believe me, sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your Administration.

I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qualified to encounter the usual vicissitudes of war.

Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavored to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to Heaven for the justice of our cause.

I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens.