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Greenleaf, Thomas (1755-1798) Greenleaf's New York journal & patriotic register. [Vol. 1, no. 72 (September 23, 1796)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08748.01 Author/Creator: Greenleaf, Thomas (1755-1798) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 23 September 1796 Pagination: 4 p. : newspaper ; 50.8 x 30.7 cm. Order a Copy

Contains Washington's farewell address, in which he articulates his desire to return to retirement and his thoughts on the United States Government. Includes information on foreign and domestic affairs, announcements, and notices of sale. Contains fugitive slave ads.

Greenleaf, Thomas, 1755-1798
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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