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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Mar 28, 1796

This early communication of the treaty with Spain has become necessary because it is stipulated in the third article that commissioners for running the boundary line shall meet at the Natchez.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Mar 24, 1796

My sentiments therein expressed I am persuaded will harmonize with yours and with those of all my fellow-citizens.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Mar 7, 1796

I send herewith, for the information of Congress, the treaty concluded between the United States and the Dey and Regency of Algiers.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Feb 29, 1796

The treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation concluded between the United States of America and His Britannic Majesty having been duly ratified.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Feb 25, 1796

I send herewith the treaty concluded on the 27th of October last between the United States and Spain by their respective plenipotentiaries.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Jan 28, 1796

Congress will perceive the necessity of making a suitable provision for the maintenance of prisoners committed to the jails of the several States under the authority of the United States.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Jan 28, 1796

Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: I send herewith for the information of Congress:

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Dec 31, 1795

Every human being is entitled to the same respect and consideration, regardless of race or religion.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Dec 8, 1795

I lay before you, for your consideration, a treaty of peace which has been negotiated by General Wayne, on behalf of the United States, with all the late hostile tribes of Indians northwest of the river Ohio.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Jul 15, 1795

To be effective in any government, the leader must be guided by principles of honesty and integrity.

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