Autograph Letter Signed

Forwarding of Resolutions by Cincinnati Militia to Contribute to National Defense

Arthur St. Clair forward the resolves of a troop of militia horsemen at Cincinnati [included] to place themselves at the disposal of the national defense. St. Clair speaks highly of the virtues of the people of the region, saying they are grateful for the protection they have received and look forward to joining the country as a fully-privileged state.

1798

07

30

Cincinnati

Encloses the resolves of the Cincinnati troop of horse
Partially illegible

John Adams

Arthur St. Clair

Cincinnati

militia

national defense

regiment

officers

equipped

troop

horse

Northern Boundary

production

equal participation

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Resolutions & address of the
Cincinnati troop of horse
communicated by A St Clair
received Aug 29th
1798
Sir,


It is with peculiar satisfaction that

I present to you, at the request of the officers & privates
of the Troop of Horse organized and equipped at this place
their resolutions and address tendering their services
to the united States; and they are equipped, Sir, in a
manner that would ^do honor to any Troop of Horse in the
World


Their offer, Sir, is the effusion of pure

patriotism, and may be considered as the first fruits
of an infant people, offered to the Country which with
pride they call their mother Country---who are grateful
for the ample protection they have received, and who
look forward, as to a very distant Object, to the time
when they should be admitted to an equal participation
of all the privileges and advantages secured by its
Constitution; and who have seen with admiration

the
the unexampled instances of temper, of vertue, of
firmness and a sincere desire of peace which the Govern-
ment have exhibited:-- In the support of that[Constitution]
and its administration they are ready shed the last drop
of their blood; for they are, Sir, a sober, an industrious
and a moral people, who knew the value of liberty --
In expressing these sentiments, Sir, I know that
I express their sentiments, at the same time that I
discharge a duty pleasing to myself, and, it is hoped
will be acceptable to You.

I have the honor to be with all Respect
Sir,
Your obedient Servant
A. St.Clair