From John Adams to United States Senate, 21 February 1798
United States, February 21st, 1798.
Gentlemen of the Senate:
Having received the original treaty concluded between the United States and the Government of Tunis, I lay it before the Senate of the United States, whether they advise and consent to its ratification.
John Adams.
Printed Source--American State Papers. 38 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Gales and Seaton, 1831-61)..