Opinion on Kentucky and Georgia matters
Document 1794Secretary Hamilton responds to Washington's request for his opinion regarding recent resolutions passed by Kentucky asserting their right to free navigation of the Mississippi River. Hamilton believes that little can be done about it, unless the Attorney General feels otherwise, in which case prosecutions may be instituted. Also delivers his opinion on matters in Georgia pertaining to the Creek Indians.
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Secretary Hamilton responds to Washington's request for his opinion regarding recent resolutions passed by Kentucky asserting their right to free navigation of the Mississippi River. Hamilton believes that little can be done about it, unless the Attorney General feels otherwise, in which case prosecutions may be instituted. Also delivers his opinion on matters in Georgia pertaining to the Creek Indians.
Date
07/13/1794
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Recipient
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Treasury Department
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Document number
1794071390000
Note
ALS, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress
Notable persons
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Attorney General
William Bradford
George Mathews
Congress
troops
governor
Creek
intruders
commissioners
Indians
Creeks
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Kentucky
Mississippi River
Georgia
Spain
Notable items
Resolutions
treaty