Congress of the United States

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Petition to Congress from the officers of the Massachusetts Line
02/28/1792 Document Signed
Letter, committee of select officers of the Massachusetts Line petition Congress for compensation due to Revolutionary War veterans. Petition is signed by Heath, Brooks, Jackson, Eustis, Edwards, and …
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]
Fifth Annual Address to Congress by the President
12/03/1793 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
This is President Washington's fifth annual address to the Congress of the United States, now called the "State of the Union" address. He discusses foreign relations particularly in regard to the war …
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Act to regulate the claims of invalid persons
02/17/1793 Copy of document
Discusses adjudication by Supreme Court on the validity of the rights claimed by invalids under the act entitled "An Act to provide for the settlement of the claims of widows and orphans, barred by …
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)
Speech of President Washington
11/19/1794 Printed Document
Speech of President George Washington to the 3rd U.S. Congress, 2nd Session. Addresses several topics, including: the Whiskey Rebellion, and hostile Indians in Georgia, the Southwest, and Northwest. …
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Report respecting frigate construction
12/27/1794 Printed Document
Report on the progress of constructing the Frigates authorized by Congress by the Act to Provide a Naval Armament.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of War Relating to Procurement of Supplies (Order Books), Nov 12, 1800-Dec 31, 1889. (RG107) (M127)
Purveyor of Public Supplies
01/07/1794 Printed Document
The President of the United States addresses Congress, advising that it would be useful to have an officer charged with the duties of receiving, safe keeping, and distributing the public supplies. …
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Dispatches of Major General Wayne
12/17/1794 Printed Document
President Washington has instructed Secretary Knox to communicate to Congress, in confidence, the dispatches from Major General Anthony Wayne dated October 17 and November 12 of the same year.
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Communications from Governor Blount
12/19/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox submits to Congress communications from Governor William Blount of Southwest Territory on the southwestern tribes of Indians.
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Review of Political Alliances and State of Military
12/08/1795 Printed Document
War with Northwestern Indian tribes concluded with treaty, which will be laid before Senate for approval. Discussed murders of Georgian citizens by Creek parties, treaty with Morocco, negotiations …
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Suspension of the Frigate Construction Program
03/15/1796 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
Since peace has been achieved between the United States and the Regency of Algiers, the President is authorized to suspend the program for the building of frigates. Since this is such a momentous step …
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Halting Construction of Frigates
03/15/1796 Printed Document
Mentioned "An act to provide a naval armament," and upon peace with Algiers all construction should cease. He requested Congressional opinion on halting construction due to the effect it would have …
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[Speech of President Washington] Addressed Foreign Relations and Boundary Disputes
12/07/1796 Printed Document
Measures have been taken to continue peaceful relationship with Indians. Land purchase orchestrated at Coleraine failed to result in land obtained from Creek Nation, however trading posts and …
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Speech to Congress Regarding French Trade Policy and Negotiations
05/16/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
5th Congress, First Session: Adams discussed new official policy to be pursued with France due to insult suffered by Pinckney. Outlined naval policy and protection of merchant ships.
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Report of the Secretary of War on the Petition of Michael Van Kleeck and Mary Hibborn
01/27/1797 Document Signed
Cover letter accompanying letter to Congress from M. Hibborn and M. Van Kleeck, both of which request compensation for military service.
Fourth Congress: Reports and Communications to the Senate by the Secretary of War [4A-F3] (RG46)
Address to Congress on Commerce, Treaty with Spain, and National Debt
11/23/1797 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Recommends protection of commerce and securing treaty with Spanish. Mentioned negotiations for peace with Europe. Western frontier and Indian relations discussed, national debt, revision of funding …
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[No. 15] Presidential Briefing of Foreign and Domestic Property Disputes and Treaties
12/08/1798 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Request for regulations regarding health law. Adams notified House of Rep of failure of previous diplomacy with France. Pursuit of peace between France and U.S. must be acted upon by France. Until …
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Address to Congress by the President
12/03/1799 Printed transcription/modern copy of Document
President Adams' address on the occasion of the 1st session of the Sixth Congress. Adams touches on the wars in Europe, unrest in Pennsylvania, displomatic mission to France, and relations with Great …
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Successful Move to City of Washinton, Treaty with King of Prussia
11/22/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Congratulated government offices on their move to the District of Columbia. Urged Congress to maintain "pacific policy" with European nations relative to maritime shipping and trade. Fortification …
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Enclosed Report from Secretary of War
01/13/1800 Copy of document
President John Adams sends the Congress a copy of a report made by the Secretary of War, James McHenry, regarding various military affairs.
Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Reports From the Secretary of War to the Senate [6A-E6] (RG46) (M1076, Roll 2
Claims of Canadian Refugees
12/29/1800 Document Signed
Pursuant to the "Act for the Relief of Refugees from the Canadian Provinces of Canada and Nova Scotia," claims are submitted for Francis Cozeau, late of the city of Montreal, and Martha Bogart, wife …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
[No. 39. Military Academy, and Reorganization of the Army]
01/13/1800 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
"A report, made to me on the fifth of this month, by the Secretary of War, contains various matters, in which the honor and safety of the nation are deeply interested; I transmit it, therefore, to …
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Approval of Report
02/23/1801 Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Enclosed report by the acting Sec. of War was favorable to Adams, he recommended it be reviewed and ratified by Congress.
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