From John Adams to United States Congress, 20 February 1801
United States Feb 20th 1801
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives
The inclosed report to me, made by the Acting Secretary of War, on the 14 of this month, appears to be so well founded in all respects, that I recommend it to the consideration of Congress
John Adams
DNA: RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.