JOHN ADAMS.

UNITED STATES, _February 14, 1800_.

_Gentlemen of the House of Representatives_:

I transmit herewith a copy of the laws enacted by the governor and

judges of the Mississippi Territory, for the inspection of Congress.

There being but this one copy, I must request the House, when they

have made the requisite examination, to send it to the Senate.

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