Washington acknowledges the war between Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, Great Britain, and the United Netherlands against France, but proclaims that the United States has adopted a neutral policy. He also warns United States citizens to avoid acts and proceedings which may intervene with the policy of neutrality, and considers that the citizens are liable to punishment for not adhering to this policy. Finally, he states that any citizen that goes against the proclamation will not be protected by the United States, and that officers have received orders to prosecute suspected transgressors.
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