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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Jan 1, 1795

A spirit of discontent, from several causes, arose in the early part of the present year among the Six Nations of Indians.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Dec 16, 1794

I lay before Congress copies of the journal of the proceedings of the executive department of the government of the United States south of the river Ohio to the 1st of September, 1794.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 28, 1794

I feel also great satisfaction in learning that the other subjects which I have communicated or recommended will meet with due attention.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 28, 1794

I am happy that the part which I have myself borne on this occasion receives the approbation of your House.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 28, 1794

Every effort ought to be used to discountenance what has contributed to foment it, and thus discourage a repetition of like attempts.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 24, 1794

It will rest with Congress to consider and determine whether further inducements shall be held out for entering into the military service of the United States in order to complete the establishment authorized by law.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 21, 1794

Next to the consciousness of upright intentions, it is the highest pleasure to be approved by the enlightened representatives of a free nation.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 21, 1794

I derive much happiness from being confirmed by your judgment in the necessity of decisive measures.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 20, 1794

I lay before Congress copies of a letter from the governor of the State of New York and of the exemplification of an act of the legislature thereof ratifying the amendment of the Constitution of the United States proposed by the Senate and House of Representatives at their last session, respecting the judicial power.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 20, 1794

I nominate Thomas Pinckney to be envoy extraordinary of the United States to His Catholic Majesty.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

Let us unite, therefore, in imploring the Supreme Ruler of Nations to spread his holy protection over these United States.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

Let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution of the United States.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

To yield to the treasonable fury of so small a portion of the United States would be to violate the fundamental principle of our Constitution, which enjoins that the will of the majority shall prevail.

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George Washington
@georgewashington· Independent · VA· Nov 18, 1794

Nothing can more promote the permanent welfare of the nation and nothing would be more grateful to our constituents.

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