The nature of foreign negotiations requires caution, and their success must often depend on secrecy.

I send herewith a copy of the treaty of friendship, limits, and navigation, concluded on the 27th of October last, between the United States and His Catholic Majesty.

It will also be necessary to provide for the expense to be incurred in executing the twenty-first article of the treaty.

This treaty has been ratified by me agreeably to the Constitution.

This early communication of the treaty with Spain has become necessary because it is stipulated in the third article that commissioners for running the boundary line shall meet at the Natchez.

My sentiments therein expressed I am persuaded will harmonize with yours and with those of all my fellow-citizens.

I send herewith, for the information of Congress, the treaty concluded between the United States and the Dey and Regency of Algiers.

The treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation concluded between the United States of America and His Britannic Majesty having been duly ratified.

I send herewith the treaty concluded on the 27th of October last between the United States and Spain by their respective plenipotentiaries.

Herewith I transmit, for your consideration and advice, a treaty of peace and amity.

Congress will perceive the necessity of making a suitable provision for the maintenance of prisoners committed to the jails of the several States under the authority of the United States.

I have caused the same to be reduced since the 27th of last December.

Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: I send herewith for the information of Congress:

Every human being is entitled to the same respect and consideration, regardless of race or religion.

I lay before you, for your consideration, a treaty of peace which has been negotiated by General Wayne, on behalf of the United States, with all the late hostile tribes of Indians northwest of the river Ohio.

Reputation is the most valuable asset a person can possess.

Liberty and equality are the twin pillars of a just government.

An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.