To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I communicate to Congress a letter from Captain Bainbridge, commander of the Philadelphia frigate, informing us of the wreck of that vessel on the coast of Tripoli, and that himself, his officers, and men, had fallen into the hands of the Tripolitans. This accident renders it expedient to increase our force and enlarge our expenses in the Mediterranean beyond what the last appropriation contemplated. I recommend, therefore, to the consideration of Congress, such an addition to that appropriation as they may think the exigency requires.
TH. JEFFERSON.
March 20, 1804.
The Message and papers therein referred to were read, and ordered to lie for consideration.
Tuesday, March 27.
Adjournment.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House, having finished the business before them, are about to adjourn to the first Monday in November next.
The President then adjourned the Senate to the first Monday in November next.