Meeting with President cancelled

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Secretary Randolph informs the rest of Washington's Cabinet that the President can no longer meet with them at noon next Monday, and instead wishes that they send their opinions in writing. Washington desires for them to take into consideration the resolutions lately passed by the inhabitants of Kentucky, and offer their opinions. The Kentucky resolutions outline the right of its citizens to navigation of the Mississippi River.

Date

07/11/1794

Sent from

Philadelphia

Document number

1794071140100

Note

LC, RG 59, Domestic Letters of the Department of State, Vol. 7, June-27 November 30, 1794, National Archives.

Notable persons

William Bradford
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
Edmund Randolph
George Washington

Notable locations

Philadelphia
Kentucky

Notable items

Resolutions