Dec 31, 1791
Let us therefore cherish the spirit of peace and harmony, and encourage industry, economy, and sobriety.
George Washington
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George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is often referred to as the 'Father of His Country.' Washington played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. His leadership set many precedents for the federal government and the presidency, including the tradition of a two-term limit for presidents.
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Dec 11, 1791
It is with great concern that I communicate to you the information received from Major-General St. Clair of the misfortune which has befallen the troops under his command.
Dec 11, 1791
Excepting as to the brave men who have fallen on the occasion, and who are a subject of public as well as private regret.
Dec 11, 1791
Although the national loss is considerable according to the scale of the event, yet it may be repaired without great difficulty.
Oct 31, 1791
I received yesterday from the judge of the district of South Carolina a letter,...
Oct 24, 1791
Measures have been taken pursuant to that resolution for procuring some of the most necessary artists, together with the requisite apparatus.
Oct 24, 1791
The powers specially vested in me by the act laying certain duties on distilled spirits, which respect the subdivisions of the districts into surveys, the appointment of officers, and the assignment of compensations, have likewise carried…
Oct 24, 1791
The safety of the United States under divine protection ought to rest on the basis of systematic and solid arrangements, exposed as little as possible to the hazards of fortuitous circumstances.
Oct 24, 1791
In vain may we expect peace with the Indians on our frontiers so long as a lawless set of unprincipled wretches can violate the rights of hospitality, or infringe the most solemn treaties, without receiving the punishment they so justly…
Mar 3, 1791
Gentlemen of the Senate: The act for the admission of the State of Vermont into this Union having fixed on this as the day of its admission, it was thought that this would also be the first day on which any officer of the Union might…
Mar 3, 1791
For this purpose I nominate Nathaniel Chipman to be judge of the district of Vermont; Stephen Jacobs to be attorney for the United States in the district of Vermont; Lewis R. Morris to be marshal of the district of Vermont, and Stephen…
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