On the recordDecember 6, 1793
I shall not affect to conceal the cordial satisfaction which I derive from the address of the House of Representatives.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI shall not affect to conceal the cordial satisfaction which I derive from the address of the House of Representatives.
Message in Reply to the House of Representatives
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