REPLY OF THE PRESIDENT.
GENTLEMEN: The sentiments expressed in your address are entitled to my particular acknowledgment.
Having no object but the good of our country, this testimony of approbation and confidence from its immediate Representatives must be among my best rewards, as the support of your enlightened patriotism has been among my greatest encouragements. Being persuaded that you will continue to be actuated by the same auspicious principle, I look forward to the happiest consequences from your deliberations during the present session.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
DECEMBER 13, 1790.
SPECIAL MESSAGES.
UNITED STATES, December 23, 1790.
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives:
It appearing by the report of the secretary of the government northwest of the Ohio that there are certain cases respecting grants of land within that territory which require the interference of the Legislature of the United States, I have directed a copy of said report and the papers therein referred to to be laid before you, together with a copy of the report of the Secretary of State upon the same subject.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.