Loan from Holland; admission of Kentucky; Northwest Indians

President Washington reports that Holland has provided a loan of three million florins. Kentucky is to become a state. Discusses the frequent incursions made on frontier settlements by certain banditti of Indians from the northwest side of the Ohio River. Relates that a military force consisting of regulars and militia, are making up an offensive expedition against the aggressors. The disturbed situation in Europe is a reminder of the circumspection required to preserve blessings of general peace and security. Recommends that congress reflect how far and in what mode it may be necessary to guard against embarrassments.