Response of the House of Representatives to the President's Message
Item
Type
Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document
Title
Response of the House of Representatives to the President's Message
Description
The Speaker and the House of Representatives congratulate the President on his unanimous re-election and comment on important matters including the need for the respect of European belligerents for the neutrality of American shipping, the need for offensive measures against hostile tribes, and the regular discharge of public debts.
year created
1793
month created
12
day created
07
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Speaker of the House of Representatives [Frederick Muhlenberg]
particular tribes of Indians
notable item/thing
unanimous suffrage
congratulations
testimony of public approbation
purity and patriotism
tribute of praise
reproach of flattery
public happiness
war in Europe
maintenance of peace
faitful execution of the laws
consequences of illicit or hostile acts towards the belligerent parties
right to the immunities belonging to our situation
connection of the United States with Europe
rights and true interests of our country
love of peace
offensive measures
regular discharge of the public debts
affections of the people enlightened policy
welfare of the United States
document number
1793120790000
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 | Speaker of the House of Representatives | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |