UNITED STATES, _December 14, 1790_.

_Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives_:

Having informed Congress of the expedition which had been directed
against certain Indians northwest of the Ohio, I embrace the earliest
opportunity of laying before you the official communications which have
been received upon that subject.

Go. WASHINGTON.



[The following was transmitted with the message of January 26, 1791 (see
Vol. I, p. 95).]

[From Annals of Congress, Vol. II, 2116-2118.]

PARIS, _June 20, 1790_.

Mr. PRESIDENT:

The National Assembly has worn during three days mourning for Benjamin
Franklin, your fellow-citizen, your friend, and one of the most useful
of your cooperators in the establishment of American liberty. They
charge me to communicate their resolution to the Congress of the United
States. In consequence I have the honor to address to you, Mr.
President, the extract from the proceedings of their session of the 11th