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| − | that the selection of two of our most distinguished citizens to re-present this State in the Senate of the United States has become necessary. In making this important selection, I feel confident that the Legislature will look with a single eye to the honor and best | + | that the selection of two of our most distinguished citizens to re[-]present this State in the Senate of the United States has become necessary. In making this important selection, I feel confident that the Legislature will look with a single eye to the honor and best interests of the State. |
| − | + | The Constitution under which you are assembled, points out generally those duties, which it is necessary should be perform[-]ed by the first Legislature. Having in conformity with the precision of that instrument suggested for your consideration such subjects as I consider deserving of your attention, I request you, gentlemen to be assured that nothing would afford me so much pleasure as con[-]curring with you in all measures calculated to promote the gener-al prosperity, so that our fellow-citizens may view the present with satisfaction, and look forward with confidence to the future; and that [under] the blessing of a wise and gracious Providence the Union of the States and the freedom and happiness of the people may be perpetual [William King] | |
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that the selection of two of our most distinguished citizens to re[-]present this State in the Senate of the United States has become necessary. In making this important selection, I feel confident that the Legislature will look with a single eye to the honor and best interests of the State.
The Constitution under which you are assembled, points out generally those duties, which it is necessary should be perform[-]ed by the first Legislature. Having in conformity with the precision of that instrument suggested for your consideration such subjects as I consider deserving of your attention, I request you, gentlemen to be assured that nothing would afford me so much pleasure as con[-]curring with you in all measures calculated to promote the gener-al prosperity, so that our fellow-citizens may view the present with satisfaction, and look forward with confidence to the future; and that [under] the blessing of a wise and gracious Providence the Union of the States and the freedom and happiness of the people may be perpetual [William King] Senate Chamber June 2d. 1820