JOHN ADAMS.
JANUARY 15, 1799.
Gentlemen of the Senate:
I transmit to you the treaty between the United States and the Cherokee Indians, signed near Tellico on the 2d day of October, 1798, for your consideration. I have directed the Secretary of War to lay before you the journal of the commissioners and a copy of their instructions.
JOHN ADAMS.
JANUARY 18, 1799.
Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives:
The communication relative to our affairs with France alluded to in my address to both Houses at the opening of the session is contained in the sheets which accompany this. A report of the Secretary of State, containing some observations on them, will be sent to Congress on Monday.
JOHN ADAMS.
JANUARY 28, 1799.