Address, 1783 Dec. 23, to the Continental Congress, Philadelphia.

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Address, 1783 Dec. 23, to the Continental Congress, Philadelphia.

Contemporary manuscript of Washington's speech on resigning his commission as commander in chief, with Congress's reply.

1 item (4 p.) in case ; 35 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6756493

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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