Resolved, That the thanks of the Senate be communicated, through their President, to General Henry Lee, for the eloquent and impressive oration to the memory of General George Washington, which he prepared and delivered at the request of Congress.
Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to apply to General Lee for a copy of the same.
Monday, December 30.
Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States, and President of the Senate, attended.
Jesse Franklin, appointed a Senator by the Legislature of the State of North Carolina, produced his credentials, was qualified, and took his seat in the Senate.
The Vice President laid before the Senate a letter signed John Cleves Symmes, stating the reasons why Congress should be induced to receive of him the purchase money for certain public lands at the contract price; and the letter was read.
Mr. Livermore laid before the Senate a letter signed Henry Lee, in answer to their vote of thanks of the 27th instant, and request of a copy of his oration; which was read.
Mr. Dayton, from the joint committee appointed the 19th instant, on the intelligence of the death of General George Washington, made a further report, in part, and it was agreed that the consideration thereof be postponed.
Tuesday, December 31.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the House have passed "Resolutions directing further measures in honor of the memory of General George Washington," in which they desire the concurrence of the Senate.