JAMES MONROE.

WASHINGTON, _February 4, 1825_.

The PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE:

It appearing by certain provisions contained in a late act of the

general assembly of Virginia, entitled "An act incorporating the

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company," that the assent of Congress will

be necessary to carry the said act into effect, I herewith transmit

a copy thereof, that it may be considered with a view to the object

contemplated.

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