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Washington, George (1732-1799) To: William Livingston.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08079 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 12 June1783 Pagination: 23p 33 x 20.3 cm, 48p 27.5 x 14.9 cm Order a Copy

Washington's farewell address ("Circular to the States") as Commander-in-Chief,spelling out principles esssential to new nation's future existence, now that the United States are "proposed of absolute freedom and independency." With printed copy of address (1783).

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Livingston, William, 1723-1790

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