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September 21, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Congress resolves on August 12, 1782, to approve General Washington's refusal to discuss state treason laws with British General Carleton, affirming the sovereignty of American states against foreign interference. Reported from Fishkill on September 12.
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FISHKILL, September 12.
By the United States in Congress assembled, August 12, 1782.
Resolved, That Congress approve the conduct of General Washington in refusing to enter into any discussion with General Carleton, on the subject of the treason laws passed by the several States.
Resolved, That the States of America, which compose the union, being sovereign and independent, the laws respectively passed by them for their internal government and punishment of their offending citizens, cannot be submitted to the discussion of any foreign power, much less of an enemy.
By the United States in Congress assembled, August 12, 1782.
Resolved, That Congress approve the conduct of General Washington in refusing to enter into any discussion with General Carleton, on the subject of the treason laws passed by the several States.
Resolved, That the States of America, which compose the union, being sovereign and independent, the laws respectively passed by them for their internal government and punishment of their offending citizens, cannot be submitted to the discussion of any foreign power, much less of an enemy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress Resolution
General Washington
Treason Laws
State Sovereignty
General Carleton
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
General Carleton
Where did it happen?
Fishkill
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fishkill
Event Date
August 12, 1782
Key Persons
General Washington
General Carleton
Outcome
congress approves washington's conduct and asserts state sovereignty over internal laws.
Event Details
Congress resolves to approve General Washington's refusal to discuss treason laws with General Carleton and declares that sovereign states' internal laws cannot be submitted to foreign or enemy discussion.