Proclamation Calling Out the Militia to Occupy the Western Counties of Pennsylvania [Philadelphia, 7 Aug. 1794] Whereas combinations to defeat the execution of the laws laying duties upon Spirits distilled
“From George Washington to the U.S. House of Representatives, 30 March 1796,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/0ddy. To the House of Representatives of the United States: With the utmost attention I
Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one
“To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 23 August 1792,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/eefn. Mount Vernon (Private) My dear Sir, Your letters of the 12th & 13th came duly to hand—as
Source: Chicago University Press, Founders. http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/documents/v1ch6s11.html In Convention Monday September 17th. 1787 Present The States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Mr. Hamilton from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
“From George Washington to Joshua Holmes, 2 December 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/y33i. Gentlemen: The testimony of your satisfaction at the glorious termination of the late contest, and your indulgent
“From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 18 March 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/jvrx. Sir: The result of the proceedings of the grand Convention of the Officers, which I have the
“From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 12 March 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/fuf8. Sir: It is with inexpressible concern, I make the followg Report to your Excellency. Two Days ago,
“From George Washington to Officers of the Army, 15 March 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/b3p1. Gentlemen: By an anonymous summons, an attempt has been made to convene you together; how
“From George Washington to Martha Washington, 18 June 1775,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/0agm. My Dearest, I am now set down to write to you on a subject, which fills me
