Washington, George, 1732-1799 to William C.C. Claiborne

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GLC#
GLC04877
Type
Letters
Date
30 May 1797
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to William C.C. Claiborne
Place Written
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Thanks him for his "favourable sentiments," noting that "If all our Citizens were actuated by the principles you profess, it would much promote the happiness and prosperity of our Country." In regard to some papers Claiborne requested, Washington claims that he is determined not to interfere "directly or indirectly - in recommendations to Office." Closes by stating that it was "very pleasing to me to learn from such good authority that the people of the state of Tennessee are well affected to the General Government & that your prospect of peace with the Indians is not likely to be seriously interrupted."

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