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The United States, in order to promote the happiness of the Five Nations of Indians, will cause to be expended annually the amount of $1,500 in purchasing for them clothing, domestic animals, and implements of husbandry, and for…

It is incumbent upon me to observe that, with a view merely to the organization of the troops designated by those acts, a greater number officers of that grade would, in my opinion, be conducive to the good of the public service.

Commercial arrangements, if acceptable in themselves, will not be the less so if coupled with those relating to navigation and boundary.

The treaty must not exceed _____ years' duration, except the clauses relating to boundary and the navigation of the Mississippi, which must be perpetual and final.

I have to request your decision whether you will advise and consent to the extension of the powers of the commissioners as proposed.

It is proposed to add as follows: On the former conferences on the navigation of the Mississippi.

Gentlemen of the Senate, I submit to your consideration the report of the Secretary of State.

Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation.

I lay before you a copy of a return of the number of inhabitants in the district of South Carolina as made to me by the marshal thereof.

That the sum to be paid annually by the United States to the Cherokee Nation of Indians in consideration of the relinquishment of lands shall be $1,500 instead of $1,000 mentioned in the said treaty.

Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: I lay before you a copy of an exemplified copy of an act of the legislature of Vermont, ratifying on behalf of that State the articles of amendment proposed by Congress to the…

Let us therefore cherish the spirit of peace and harmony, and encourage industry, economy, and sobriety.

Excepting as to the brave men who have fallen on the occasion, and who are a subject of public as well as private regret.

It is with great concern that I communicate to you the information received from Major-General St. Clair of the misfortune which has befallen the troops under his command.

Although the national loss is considerable according to the scale of the event, yet it may be repaired without great difficulty.

I received yesterday from the judge of the district of South Carolina a letter,...

In vain may we expect peace with the Indians on our frontiers so long as a lawless set of unprincipled wretches can violate the rights of hospitality, or infringe the most solemn treaties, without receiving the punishment they so justly…

The safety of the United States under divine protection ought to rest on the basis of systematic and solid arrangements, exposed as little as possible to the hazards of fortuitous circumstances.