Many did. Wasn’t til later in the Republic that it became common to speak to the chambers.
Washington went to deliver a fait d’ accompli treaty to the senate in person and was met with questions, which he detested as a lack of respect & vowed never to go to the chambers in person again.
I know of the incident. Washington was with Knox...He expected the Treaty to be approved immediately. The Senate said....”wait a Minute”. After the Senate’s little dissertation, Washington sputtered “Then why am I here?” .....He was livid.
What a speech as good as it gets,this one will be remembered for along long time!!Thanks for all you do Larry.