Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To THE SENATE AND
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

    United States, May 28, 1796.

    Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: The extraordinary expences to be incurred in the present year in supporting our foreign intercourse, I find will require a provision beyond the ordinary appropriation and the additional twenty thousand dollars lately granted.

    I have directed an estimate to be made,80 which is sent herewith and will exhibit the deficiency for which an appropriation appears to be necessary. 81

[Note:The estimate is entered in the "Letter Book" immediately following this message. ]
[Note:From the "Letter Book" copy in the Washington Papers . ]