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July 2, 1796
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Inhabitants of Newbern, North Carolina, addressed President Washington on April 19 approving his refusal to provide papers on the British treaty to the House of Representatives; he responded on May 8, 1796, expressing gratitude for their support.
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NORTH CAROLINA.
NEWBERN, June 5.
The inhabitants of this town, having on the 19th April, addressed THE PRESIDENT of the United States, expressing their approbation of his having refused to comply with the resolution of the House of Representatives, calling for certain papers; and declaring that, on the ground he had taken, it was among the most signal acts of service which his eminent virtues and talents have rendered his country; have received from his Excellency the following answer—
"United States, 8th May, 1796.
SIR,
I have received from you the address and resolutions of the inhabitants of the town of Newbern, passed at their meeting on the 10th of April, noticing the call for papers relating to the negotiation of the treaty with Great-Britain, and my answer to that call.
A sacred regard to the Constitution, and to the best interests of the United States as involved in its preservation, having governed my conduct on that occasion, the consciousness thereof would at all times have furnished me with strong ground of satisfaction, but it gives me real pleasure to find that conduct approved by my fellow-citizens; and the kind and affectionate terms in which the approbation of the inhabitants of Newbern has been conveyed to me, are peculiarly grateful, and demand my cordial acknowledgments. These I beg you to express to them with my sincere thanks for their earnest wishes for my welfare.
Go. WASHINGTON."
Col. Joseph Leech.
NEWBERN, June 5.
The inhabitants of this town, having on the 19th April, addressed THE PRESIDENT of the United States, expressing their approbation of his having refused to comply with the resolution of the House of Representatives, calling for certain papers; and declaring that, on the ground he had taken, it was among the most signal acts of service which his eminent virtues and talents have rendered his country; have received from his Excellency the following answer—
"United States, 8th May, 1796.
SIR,
I have received from you the address and resolutions of the inhabitants of the town of Newbern, passed at their meeting on the 10th of April, noticing the call for papers relating to the negotiation of the treaty with Great-Britain, and my answer to that call.
A sacred regard to the Constitution, and to the best interests of the United States as involved in its preservation, having governed my conduct on that occasion, the consciousness thereof would at all times have furnished me with strong ground of satisfaction, but it gives me real pleasure to find that conduct approved by my fellow-citizens; and the kind and affectionate terms in which the approbation of the inhabitants of Newbern has been conveyed to me, are peculiarly grateful, and demand my cordial acknowledgments. These I beg you to express to them with my sincere thanks for their earnest wishes for my welfare.
Go. WASHINGTON."
Col. Joseph Leech.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Newbern Address
Washington Response
British Treaty
House Resolution
Political Approval
What entities or persons were involved?
George Washington
Col. Joseph Leech
Where did it happen?
Newbern, North Carolina
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Newbern, North Carolina
Event Date
June 5
Key Persons
George Washington
Col. Joseph Leech
Event Details
Inhabitants of Newbern addressed President Washington on April 19 approving his refusal to comply with House resolution for papers on British treaty; received his grateful response dated May 8, 1796.