John Adams to United States Congress, January 31, 1799

January. 31st 1799

Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.

I have received a report from the director of the mint on the state of the business committed to his superintendance, and a statement of the coinage of the mint of the United States, for the year 1798 which it is proper to lay before congress.

John Adams