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Response to President Washington's speech from Speaker of House

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Acknowledge Washington's speech. Concurs with admission of Kentucky as a state. Will support the request for provisions which future expedition may require. Mention the importance of free intercourse in Mediterranean and improved judiciary system.

Date

12/13/1790

Document number

1790121390000

Notable persons

George Washington
US Congress
Legislature
citizen
Europe

Notable locations

Mediterranean
Kentucky
state
frontier
settlements
territory
fisheries