An edition of Farewell address (1796)
Columbia's legacy or, Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens on his retiring from the presidency of the United States.
To which is added, his last speech in Congress, and his letter to the president, accepting the appointment of lieutenant-general of the armies of the United States.
By George Washington
Publish Date
1800
Publisher
Printed by Angier March.
Language
eng
Pages
36
Description:
I own an original 1812 copy of THE VALEDICTORY ADDRESS OF WASHINGTON TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, in pristine condition, published by the "Washington Benevolent Society of Massachusetts". It is crimson red, hardback, slightly smaller in size to one of those small bibles people use to carry in their vest pockets (~2" X 4"). There are 62 printed pages and the cover (not the edge) has the word "WASHINGTON" imprinted in gold leaf. On the faceplate is hand-written, :"Mary E. Lincoln, from her uncle F.W.E." On the backplate is hand-written," F.W. Eliot May 1814" and on the opposing page is hand-written, "Washington Benevolent Society May 1814"
subjects: Politics and government, United States, History, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Nullification (States' rights), Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Americanization Dept, Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775, Printing, Specimens, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington), Speeches, addresses, Oratory, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Americanization Department, Presidents, Election
People: George Washington (1732-1799)
Places: United States
Times: 1789-1797, Revolution, 1775-1783, 1783-1815