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Scope and Contents Message from the president of the United States, transmitting a copy of the correspondence with the governor of Pennsylvania, in the case of Gideon Olmstead. : December 19th, 1809. Printed by order of the Senate. Washington City [D.C.]: Printed by Roger C. Weightman., 1809. 8 p. Shaw 18965Concerning Olmstead's claim to the proceeds from the capture of the British sloop Active in 1778. President's message signed on p. [3]: James Madison. Includes correspondence between the...