Response to President Washington's speech from Speaker of House

Item

Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Title

Response to President Washington's speech from Speaker of House

Description

Acknowledge Washington's speech. Concurs with admission of Kentucky as a state. Will support the request for provisions which future expedition may require. Mention the importance of free intercourse in Mediterranean and improved judiciary system.

year created

1790

month created

12

day created

13

secondary author

recipient

in collection

notable person/group

George Washington
US Congress
Legislature
citizen
Europe

notable location

Mediterranean
Kentucky
state
frontier
settlements
territory
fisheries

notable idea/issue

negotiations
prosperity
land rights
ownership
expedition
entrance to the Union
patriotism
peace
hostilities

document number

1790121390000

Document instances

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Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author Congress of the United States [unknown] [n/a]
Author Frederick A Muhlenberg [unknown] [n/a]
Recipient George Washington [unknown] [n/a]