House of Representatives' Response to the President's Message
Document 1791This is the response by the Speaker and the House of Representatives to President Washington's message of 10/25/1791. They express their satisfaction with the progress and welfare of the US and their concern about the disruption of the western frontier and promise to give due consideration to the President's recommendations.
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Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Description
This is the response by the Speaker and the House of Representatives to President Washington's message of 10/25/1791. They express their satisfaction with the progress and welfare of the US and their concern about the disruption of the western frontier and promise to give due consideration to the President's recommendations.
Date
10/28/1791
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Recipient
Collection
Document number
1791102890000
Notable persons
George Washington
Congress
House of Represenatives
fellow citizens
militia
unhappy and deluded race of people
our constituents
Notable locations
western frontier
our neighborhood
Notable items
opening of the present session
actual prosperity and flattering prospects of our country
constitution and laws of the United States
safety of our western frontier
gallantry and good conduct of the militia
population of the United States
returns of the census
rapidity in its growth
patriotic recommendations
public welfare
trust committed to us