![WASHINGTON, George. Letter signed (“G:o Washington”), being his reply to the Senate after his third Annual Address to Congress, [Philadelphia], 31 October 1791. 1 page, (9 3/16 x 7 ¾ in)., text in an exceptionally clear hand. Docketed on verso (Minor browning at horizontal folds, otherwise in excellent condition.)](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2015/NYR/2015_NYR_11610_0095_000(washington_george_letter_signed_being_his_reply_to_the_senate_after_hi102432).jpg?w=1)
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WASHINGTON, George. Letter signed (“G:o Washington”), being his reply to the Senate after his third Annual Address to Congress, [Philadelphia], 31 October 1791. 1 page, (9 3/16 x 7 ¾ in)., text in an exceptionally clear hand. Docketed on verso (Minor browning at horizontal folds, otherwise in excellent condition.)
WASHINGTON FORMAL ADDRESS TO THE SENATE, a few days before opening of the First Session of the Second Congress: “This manifestation of your zeal for the honor and the happiness of our Country, derives its full value from the share which your deliberations have already had in promoting both. I thank you for the favorable sentiments with which you view the part that I have borne in the arduous trust committed to the Government of the United States; and desire you to be assured that all my zeal will continue to second those further efforts for the public good, which are ensured by the spirit in which you are entering on the present session.”
After Washington had delivered his Annual Message to Congress on the 25th October, the Senate and the House each responded. The Senators appointed Aaron Burr, George Cabot and Samuel Johnston to draft a reply. Burr reported back to the Senate on 27 October and they considered the response the next day. On October 31 the Members of the Senate proceeded to the President’s house where the Vice President delivered the Address of the Senate in reply to the addresses of the President. Published in Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 19, p.138.
WASHINGTON FORMAL ADDRESS TO THE SENATE, a few days before opening of the First Session of the Second Congress: “This manifestation of your zeal for the honor and the happiness of our Country, derives its full value from the share which your deliberations have already had in promoting both. I thank you for the favorable sentiments with which you view the part that I have borne in the arduous trust committed to the Government of the United States; and desire you to be assured that all my zeal will continue to second those further efforts for the public good, which are ensured by the spirit in which you are entering on the present session.”
After Washington had delivered his Annual Message to Congress on the 25th October, the Senate and the House each responded. The Senators appointed Aaron Burr, George Cabot and Samuel Johnston to draft a reply. Burr reported back to the Senate on 27 October and they considered the response the next day. On October 31 the Members of the Senate proceeded to the President’s house where the Vice President delivered the Address of the Senate in reply to the addresses of the President. Published in Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 19, p.138.