John Marshall to John Adams, November 22, 1800

Munday morning [ , Start insertion, before 22 Nov. 1800 , End, ]

The Secretary of State respectfully submits to the President, the draft of the Speech to Congress as digested finally by the heads of departments.

The necessity of placing it immediately under your consideration will, he trusts, apologize for his not detaining it for the purpose of making a fair copy—