From John Adams to United States Congress, 20 January 1800
United States, January 20, 1800.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives:
In obedience to law, I transmit to Congress my annual account of the contingent fund.
John Adams.
Printed Source--A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897. 10 vols. (Washington, 1896-1899)..