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Washington's political legacies : to which is annexed an appendix, containing an account of his illness, death, and the national tributes of respect paid to his memory, with a biographical outline of his life and character.

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Main Author: Washington, George, 1732-1799.
Corporate Authors: Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress), John Davis Batchelder Collection (Library of Congress)
Contributors: Williams, J. M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Printed for John Russell and John West, 1800.
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Washington, George, > 1732-1799.
Washington, George, > 1732-1799 > Death and burial.
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Table of Contents:
  • Dedication to Mrs. Washington
  • Advertisement
  • Gen. Washington's appointment to the command of the American army, in 1775
  • His order on the cessation of hostilities
  • His circular letter to the governors of the several states, in 1783
  • The address of Congress on the acknowledgment of his eminent services
  • His answer
  • His farewel address to the Army
  • His address to Congress on resigning his military commission
  • Their answer
  • His inaugural speech to Congress, in 1789
  • His valedictory address to his fellow citizens
  • His letter to President Adams, on accepting the command of the American Army, in 1798
  • Gen. Marshall's address to the speaker of the house of representatives, on the report of the death of Gen. Washington
  • The president's message to Congress, enclosing Col. Lear's letter, announcing the death of Gen. Washington
  • Gen. Marshall's second address to Congress
  • Resolutions of Congress respecting the manner of paying suitable honours to the memory of Gen. Washington
  • Address of condolence from the House of Representatives to the president
  • His answer
  • Address of condolence from the Senate to the president
  • His answer
  • Resolutions of Congress for perpetuating the memory of Gen. Washington
  • Gen. Lee's eulogy, pronounced before the national legislature
  • The presidents' proclamation
  • Particular account of the last illness of Gen. Washington
  • His funeral
  • The president's message to Congress, communicating Mrs. Washington's letter
  • Biographical outline of Gen. Washington
  • Anonymous address to the American Army, in 1783
  • Gen. Washington's address to the Army in answer to this artful and insidious address.

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