From John Adams to United States Congress, 13 January 1800
United States January 13th 1800.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives
A Report, made to me on the fifth of this month by the Secretary of War, contains various matters, in which the honor and safety of the Nation, are deeply interested. I transmit it therefore to Congress, and recommend it to their serious consideration.
John Adams
DNA: RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.