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April 21, 1792
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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President Washington informs Congress of a letter from King Louis XVI of France, dated September 19, 1791, announcing his acceptance of the new French constitution and renewing assurances of friendship to the United States.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Monday, March 5.
A written message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Lear, as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives,
Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation, it is with pleasure that I lay before you the translation of a letter which I have received from his most Christian Majesty, announcing to the United States of America, his acceptance of the constitution presented to him by his nation.
G. WASHINGTON.
Translation of a letter from the King of France, of Sept. 19, 1791.
Very dear, great friends and allies,
We make it our duty to inform you, that we have accepted the constitution which has been presented to us in the name of the nation, and according to which France will be henceforth governed.
We do not doubt that you take an interest in an event of so important to our kingdom and to us; and it is with real pleasure we take this occasion to renew to you assurances of the sincere friendship we bear to you.---Whereupon we pray God to have you, very dear, great friends and allies, in his just and holy keeping. Written at Paris the 19th of September, 1791.
Your good friend and ally.
(Signed)
LOUIS.
(Signed)
MONTMORIN.
The United States of North America.
Monday, March 5.
A written message was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Lear, as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives,
Knowing the friendly interest you take in whatever may promote the happiness and prosperity of the French nation, it is with pleasure that I lay before you the translation of a letter which I have received from his most Christian Majesty, announcing to the United States of America, his acceptance of the constitution presented to him by his nation.
G. WASHINGTON.
Translation of a letter from the King of France, of Sept. 19, 1791.
Very dear, great friends and allies,
We make it our duty to inform you, that we have accepted the constitution which has been presented to us in the name of the nation, and according to which France will be henceforth governed.
We do not doubt that you take an interest in an event of so important to our kingdom and to us; and it is with real pleasure we take this occasion to renew to you assurances of the sincere friendship we bear to you.---Whereupon we pray God to have you, very dear, great friends and allies, in his just and holy keeping. Written at Paris the 19th of September, 1791.
Your good friend and ally.
(Signed)
LOUIS.
(Signed)
MONTMORIN.
The United States of North America.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Royal Event
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
French Constitution
King Louis Acceptance
Diplomatic Letter
French Revolution
What entities or persons were involved?
G. Washington
Louis
Montmorin
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
September 19, 1791
Key Persons
G. Washington
Louis
Montmorin
Outcome
acceptance of the constitution presented by the french nation.
Event Details
King Louis XVI informs the United States that he has accepted the constitution presented to him in the name of the nation, under which France will be governed henceforth, and renews assurances of sincere friendship.