Washington began to reference the war between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands against France and goes on to explain that America has adopted a policy of neutrality. He then warns the citizens of the US that acting against the policy thus considering that citizens reliable to punishment for not following the policy. Lastly, he states that any citizen that goes against the proclamation will not be protected by the United States and that officers have the right to prosecute anyone suspected of going against it.
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