These aggravated provocations rendered it essential to the safety of the Western settlements that the aggressors should be made sensible that the Government of the Union is not less capable of punishing their crimes than it is disposed to respect their rights and reward their attachments.
Washington emphasizes the importance of government authority in protecting citizens and punishing wrongdoing.
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