House of Representatives' Response to the President's Message
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
House of Representatives' Response to the President's Message
Description
This is the response by the Speaker and the House of Representatives to President Washington's message of 10/25/1791. They express their satisfaction with the progress and welfare of the US and their concern about the disruption of the western frontier and promise to give due consideration to the President's recommendations.
year created
1791
month created
10
day created
28
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Congress
House of Represenatives
fellow citizens
militia
unhappy and deluded race of people
our constituents
notable location
western frontier
our neighborhood
notable item/thing
opening of the present session
actual prosperity and flattering prospects of our country
constitution and laws of the United States
safety of our western frontier
gallantry and good conduct of the militia
population of the United States
returns of the census
rapidity in its growth
patriotic recommendations
public welfare
trust committed to us
notable phrase
We shall proceed, with all the respect to your patriotic recommendations, and with a deep sense of the trust committed to us by our fellow citizens...
document number
1791102890000
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 | House of Representatives | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |