Washington, George (1732-1799) General Washington's Letter Declaring his Acceptance of the Command of the Armies of the United States
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00265.04 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Broadside Date: 18 July 1798 Pagination: 1 broadside ; 46.4 x 28.4 cm. Order a Copy
Regarding the Quasi-War with France, Washington's support for the Administration and acceptance of commander in chief. Signed: "D.R. Slade" in upper right corner. Washington's letter is dated July 17, 1798 from Mount Vernon. The document is also dated July 13, 1798 from Mount Vernon.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
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