Washington's Political Legacies To Which Is Annexed An Appendix .. With A Biographical Outline Of His Character

Boston: John Russell and John West, 1800. Boston: John Russell and John West, 1800. First Edition. 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 character. 12mo. Newly bound in full morocco, raised ridges to spine, gilt titles. 208, xiv pp. Engraved title with funeral urn. Wonderful collection of primary source materials: Letter to Mrs. Washington signed by the editors, Boston, March 1800. 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. IN-TEXT ILLUSTRATION OF CASKET SURROUNDED BY CAVALARY/INFANTRY, GUARD, MUSIC, CLERGY, PALLBEARERS (COL. SIMMS, COL. GILPIN, COL. RAMSAY, COL. MARSTELLER, COL. PAYNE, COL. LITTLE), MOURNERS, MASONIC BRETHREN, CITIZENS. Subscribers names, xiv pp. arranged alphabetically and by community. Occasional foxing. Binding perfect. Very good.. First Edition. Full Leather. Very Good. Illus. by Illustrated. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.