Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 1 (of 16), Volume 2 Papyras Classics

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Chapter 168

Address to the President

Thursday, December 10.

Francis Preston, from Virginia, appeared, was qualified, and took his seat.

Friday, December 11.

Several other members, to wit: from Vermont, Daniel Buck; from New Jersey, Thomas Henderson; from Pennsylvania, William Findlay; and from Virginia, John Nicholas, appeared, produced their credentials, were qualified, and took their seats.

Monday, December 14.

Two other members, to wit: from Pennsylvania, Thomas Hartley, and from Virginia, Anthony New, appeared, produced their credentials, and took their seats.

Mr. Madison, from the select committee appointed to draft an Address in answer to the Speech of the President, made a report, which was read by the Clerk.

Mr. Giles moved that the usual number of copies of the Address should be printed for the use of the members.