[162] Annals of Congress, 1803–1804, p. 440.

[163] Jefferson to William Dunbar, March 13, 1804; Works, iv. 537.

[164] Madison to Livingston, Jan. 31, 1804; State Papers, ii. 574.

[165] Madison to Livingston, March 31, 1804; State Papers, ii. 575.

[166] Journal of Executive Sessions, Jan. 9, 1804.

[167] Madison to Pinckney, Jan. 31, 1804; State Papers, ii. 614.

[168] Madison to Pinckney, Feb. 6, 1804; State Papers, ii. 615.

[169] Yrujo to Madison, March 7, 1804; MSS. State Department Archives.

[170] Gallatin to Jefferson, October, 1804; Gallatin’s Works, i. 211.

[171] Madison to Livingston, March 31, 1804; State Papers, ii. 575.