1George Washington to the Cabinet, 3 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Fresh occurrences, but communicated through private channels, make it indispensable that the general principles which have already been the Subject of discussion, should be fixed and made known for the government of all concerned as soon as they can be, with propriety. To fix rules on substantial and impartial ground, conformably to treaties and the Laws of Nations, is extremely desirable. The...
2From George Washington to the Cabinet, 3 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
Fresh occurrences, but communicated through private channels, make it indispensable that the general principles which have already been the subject of discussion, should be fixed & made known for the government of all concerned as soon as they can be, with propriety. To fix rules on substantial and impartial ground, comformably to treaties and the Laws of Nations, is extremely desirable. The...