The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits,

On Receiving From The People The Sacred Trust Twice Confided On My Illustrious Predecessor, And Which He Has Discharged So Faithfully And So Well, I Know That I Can Not Expect To Perform The Arduous Task With Equal Ability And Success.

The Law Increasing And Organizing The Military Establishment Of The United States Has Been Nearly Carried Into Effect, And The Army Has Been Extensively And Usefully Employed During The Past Season.

It Affords Me Sincere Pleasure To Be Able To Apprise You Of The Entire Removal Of The Cherokee Nation Of Indians To Their New Homes West Of The Mississippi.

The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits, The Better For General Prosperity.

We Remain At Peace With All Nations, And No Efforts On My Part Consistent With The Preservation Of Our Rights And The Honor Of The Country Shall Be Spared To Maintain A Position So Consonant To Our Institutions.