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Subject Area: Political Theory
Topic: The American Revolution and Constitution

8 Jan. 1794: PRESIDENT WASHINGTON TO JOHN ADAMS. - John Adams, The Works of John Adams, vol. 8 (Letters and State Papers 1782-1799) [1853]

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The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: with a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, by his Grandson Charles Francis Adams (Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1856). 10 volumes. Vol. 8.

Part of: The Works of John Adams, 10 vols.

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PRESIDENT WASHINGTON TO JOHN ADAMS.

Dear Sir,

I would thank you for giving the papers herewith sent a perusal, and for the result of it.

I am now deliberating on the measure proper and necessary to be taken with respect to Mr. G—t, and wish for aid in so doing; the critical state of things making me more than usually anxious to decide right in the present case.

None but the heads of department are privy to these papers, which I pray may be returned this evening or in the morning.2 With very sincere esteem and regard I am, always,

Your obedient and affectionate servant,

George Washington.

[2 ]It is probable that these papers contained the evidence transmitted from South Carolina, of Mr. Genet’s efforts to enlist men for an expedition against the Spanish authorities in Florida, which was transmitted to Congress by the President, in his message of the 15th of January of this year. No answer has been found. From this date, for three years, there are no letter-books.