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Washington writes to the people of New London...
Washington writes to the people of New London...
Item # 669159
September 18, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 18, 1793
* President George Washington
* New London CT Connecticut
Page 2 includes: "Declaration of the French" and "Anecdote of Louis XVIth" as well as items from Georgia, Virginia and New York. Also a letter "To the Inhabitants of the City of New London" signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
The back page has 8 illustrated advertisements. Four pages, very nice condition.
AI notes: On September 2, 1793, George Washington responded to an address from the citizens of New London, Connecticut, who had expressed their support for his administration’s policy of neutrality in the conflict between France and Great Britain. In his letter, Washington thanked the citizens for their loyalty and patriotic sentiments, emphasizing the importance of national unity and the collective responsibility of Americans to uphold the Constitution and the public good. He highlighted the dangers of foreign entanglements and domestic factionalism, reinforcing his belief that the young nation’s security and prosperity depended on maintaining neutrality, respecting the rule of law, and fostering civic virtue. The letter reflects both Washington’s careful diplomacy and his broader vision for a stable republic guided by principles rather than passions, illustrating how local communities engaged with and supported national policy during the early years of the United States.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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