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Domestic News
September 1, 1795
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
George Washington responds to the New-York Chamber of Commerce's resolutions on the U.S.-Great Britain treaty, noting regret over differing opinions but satisfaction that merchants see overall benefits for the country. Dated August 20, 1795.
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ANSWER TO THE ADDRESS OF THE N. Y. CHAMBER of COMMERCE.
To COMFORT SANDS, Esq. President of the New-York Chamber of Commerce.
SIR,
A little before my departure from Mount Vernon for Philadelphia, I received your letter of 23d of last month, covering the resolutions of the New-York Chamber of Commerce, relative to the Treaty lately negotiated between the United States and Great-Britain: My journey, and the urgent business in which I have since been engaged, have prevented an earlier acknowledgment.
While I regret the diversity of opinion which has been manifested on this subject, it is a satisfaction to learn, that the commercial part of my fellow citizens, whose interests are thought to be most directly affected, so generally consider the Treaty as calculated, on the whole, to procure important advantages to our country.
With due respect,
I am, Sir,
Your obedient,
GEO. WASHINGTON.
United States,
20th August, 1795.
To COMFORT SANDS, Esq. President of the New-York Chamber of Commerce.
SIR,
A little before my departure from Mount Vernon for Philadelphia, I received your letter of 23d of last month, covering the resolutions of the New-York Chamber of Commerce, relative to the Treaty lately negotiated between the United States and Great-Britain: My journey, and the urgent business in which I have since been engaged, have prevented an earlier acknowledgment.
While I regret the diversity of opinion which has been manifested on this subject, it is a satisfaction to learn, that the commercial part of my fellow citizens, whose interests are thought to be most directly affected, so generally consider the Treaty as calculated, on the whole, to procure important advantages to our country.
With due respect,
I am, Sir,
Your obedient,
GEO. WASHINGTON.
United States,
20th August, 1795.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Jay Treaty
New York Chamber Of Commerce
George Washington Response
Us Great Britain Treaty
What entities or persons were involved?
George Washington
Comfort Sands
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
20th August, 1795
Key Persons
George Washington
Comfort Sands
Event Details
Washington acknowledges receipt of the Chamber's resolutions on the U.S.-Great Britain treaty, explains delay in response due to travel and business, expresses regret over public opinion divide but pleasure that merchants view the treaty as beneficial overall.