1To James Madison from Uriah Tracy, 15 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 November 1804, Senate Chamber. “The Senate have appointed a Comttee. to enquire if the Laws of the U. States (400 Copies) have been procured pursuant to a Law passed last Session of Congress. “You will recollect that the Secy for the Departmt. of State was authorised & requested to make the purchase. Information on that subject is requested by the Comttee.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.;...