Loan from Holland; admission of Kentucky; Northwest Indians
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Loan from Holland; admission of Kentucky; Northwest Indians
Description
President Washington reports that Holland has provided a loan of three million florins. Kentucky is to become a state. Discusses the frequent incursions made on frontier settlements by certain banditti of Indians from the northwest side of the Ohio River. Relates that a military force consisting of regulars and militia, are making up an offensive expedition against the aggressors. The disturbed situation in Europe is a reminder of the circumspection required to preserve blessings of general peace and security. Recommends that congress reflect how far and in what mode it may be necessary to guard against embarrassments.
year created
1790
month created
12
day created
08
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
US Congress
George Washington
banditti
Indians
hostiles
regulars
militia
prisoners
His Most Christian Majesty
merchants
maritime powers
mint
consuls
notable location
Holland
Kentucky
state
frontier
territory
settlements
Ohio
river
district
Virginia
northwest
Mediterranean
fisheries
post office
notable item/thing
loan
florins
weights
measures
notable idea/issue
maritime power
protection
defense
Indian relations
foreign relations
peace
war
hostilities
foreign relations
trade
rights
commerce
aid
assistance
document number
1790120890000
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| [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] |