1To George Washington from Joseph Prentis, 14 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
It is with peculiar pleasure that I obey the request of the Citizens of Williamsburg, in transmitting to your Excellency, sundry resolutions expressing their Sentiments, respecting the neutrality recommended by your late proclamation. I have the Honour to be with much deference, Yr Mo. Ob. Sr. ALS , DLC:GW ; LB , DLC:GW . Joseph Prentis (1754–1809) represented York County in the Virginia House...
2Enclosure: Resolutions from Williamsburg, Virginia, Citizens, 11 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
At a Meeting of the Citizens of Williamsburg convened at the Courthouse of the said City on Wednesday the Eleventh day of September 1793. Resolved that William Russell be appointed Clerk to the meeting. Resolved that the Honorable Joseph Prentis be appointed President of the meeting. Resolved that a Committee be appointed to take into consideration the Proclamation of the President of the...