Proclamation on Recess

UNITED STATES, September 29, 1789.

Gentlemen of the House of Representatives:

Having been yesterday informed by a joint committee of both Houses of Congress that they had agreed to a recess to commence this day and to continue until the first Monday of January next, I take the earliest opportunity of acquainting you that, considering how long and laborious this session has been and the reasons which I presume have produced this resolution, it does not appear to me expedient to recommend any measures to their consideration at present.

G.° WASHINGTON.

PROCLAMATION.... A NATIONAL THANKSGIVING