Speech of President Washington to House and Senate
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Speech of President Washington to House and Senate
Description
In an address to Congress George Washington discusses the importance of common defense and need to be prepared for war; mentions dashed hopes for peace with certain tribes of Indians; mentions that it is important that the terms for admitting foreigners be speedily ascertained by a uniform rule of naturalization; and mentions advancement of agriculture, commerce, and manufactures, science and literature.
year created
1790
month created
01
day created
08
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
US Congress
George Washington
Indians
foreigners
House
Senate
Congress
notable item/thing
common defense
prepared for war
peace
naturalization
agriculture
commerce
manufactures
science
literature
document number
1790010890000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Forgn Rel. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Congress of the United States | [unknown] | [n/a] |