[WASHINGTON GEORGE] A Message of the President of the United

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[WASHINGTON, GEORGE.] A Message of the President of the United States to Congress Relative to France and Great-Britain. 102, [1] pages. 8vo, disbound; minor foxing, minimal dampstaining; uncut; early owner's signature on title page. In a repurposed 1/4 morocco folding case. Philadelphia: Childs & Swaine, 1793

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first edition. A compilation of the key documents in the Citizen Genêt Affair, in which the French ambassador attempted to drag the United States into war against Great Britain. Includes a two-page introduction signed in type by President Washington, and a certification on the final leaf signed in type by Secretary of State Jefferson. Without the 116-page appendix "Papers relative to Great-Britain," which was also issued separately. Evans 26334.