may 23, 1809 - Message to Special Session of Congress. Announces that by virtue of British concessions, commerce between Britain and the U.S. can be renewable after June 10. He urges that revision of U.S. commercial laws be undertaken. In the message he refers to the Proclamation of 04/19/1809
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