GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON ' S Farewell Circular Letter To The Army 1783 Newspaper
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:52296987 | Item Number: 649447 |
| Content: Rare & Early collectible historic old newspaper |
GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON'S Farewell Circular Letter to the Army 1783 Newspaper (Note: additional images are located below the description) Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 12..., 1783
* General George Washington
* Announces his resignation (circular letter)
* Commander-in-chief - Continental Army
Under the heading: "American News" on page 6 and concluding on page 8 is the complete printing of "A Circular Letter from his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, dated June 18, 1783." (The actual document is dated June 8th, however the British reports note the 18th.)
The letter is datelined from his headquarters at Newburgh, New York, and begins: "The great object for which I had the honour to hold an appointment in the service of my country being accomplished, I am now preparing to resign it into the hands of Congress and return to that domestic retirement which, it is well known, I left with the greatest reluctance...". It closes with a fervent prayer "...I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have you, and the State over which you preside, in his holy protection; that he would incline that hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow-citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field; and finally, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion; without an humble imitation of whose example, in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation..." Signed in type: G. WASHINGTON.
Complete in eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp, very nice condition.
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"...desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things." Hebrews 13:18 If you would like to have either the Archival Storage Folder ($6.00, plus corresponding adjustment to the final S&H) or the Certificate of Authenticity ($3.00) included with the issue, please purchase these directly through eBay using the links provided. These items are also available through our cross-promoted eBay store offerings. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Thomas Jefferson
01712
* General George Washington
* Announces his resignation (circular letter)
* Commander-in-chief - Continental Army
Under the heading: "American News" on page 6 and concluding on page 8 is the complete printing of "A Circular Letter from his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America, dated June 18, 1783." (The actual document is dated June 8th, however the British reports note the 18th.)
The letter is datelined from his headquarters at Newburgh, New York, and begins: "The great object for which I had the honour to hold an appointment in the service of my country being accomplished, I am now preparing to resign it into the hands of Congress and return to that domestic retirement which, it is well known, I left with the greatest reluctance...". It closes with a fervent prayer "...I now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have you, and the State over which you preside, in his holy protection; that he would incline that hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow-citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field; and finally, that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion; without an humble imitation of whose example, in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation..." Signed in type: G. WASHINGTON.
Complete in eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, full red tax stamp, very nice condition.
Please Note: All of our offerings are 100% authentic! We do not offer reprints or reproductions of any kind. They are guaranteed to be original!
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Shipping Policy... For this specific item, A U.S. winner pays $5.00 S&H. If multiple items are purchased and paid for simultaneously, the S&H will be calculated by using the highest item's S&H as the base cost, and then adding $1 for each additional newspaper. The per-item additional cost for folders, portfolios, and presentation cases vary. All U.S. orders include in-house insurance at no additional cost to the buyer. All U.S. bound orders include delivery confirmation (if sent by USPS) and/or tracking (if sent by UPS). Expedited shipping is available for all orders upon request. Every effort is made to ship all orders within 24 business hours of receiving payment. Some small items may be shipped 1st Class. We will still provide tracking and insure them at our expense. Combined Shipping Notice
If the automated eBay checkout process does not properly combine shipping, we will refund overages automatically. If you prefer, contact us prior to payment to obtain a revised invoice. International Shipping Policy... Upon purchasing, international winners should contact us for an invoice which includes S&H to their location. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Note: We will not falsify customs declarations or mark an item as "gift" in order to avoid customs fees. If insurance is desired, be in touch for a quote. All insured orders are subject to customs, duties, & taxes for the amount insured and are subject to item 2 above. Large and/or brittle issues must be shipped flat and are required to be shipped by Priority Mail International (PMI), often at a weight of 3 pounds or more - quite expensive. Please contact us for a pre-purchase/pre-bidding S&H quote if you are concerned about the potential S&H cost. International purchasers are encouraged to take advantage of our combined shipping policy to lower the cost per item S&H. Archival Storage... ...is available for an additional $6.00, plus an appropriate adjustment to S&H (see above Shipping Policy). If desired, purchase this directly (through eBay) at: archival storage folder. Again, to insure you will receive the appropriately sized folder for your item, please select the $6.00 folder option. Certificate of Authenticity... A certificate of authenticity is also available for an additional $3.00, which includes both the issue date and title, and certifies, by Timothy Hughes Rare & Early Newspapers, the issue to be authentic & original. If desired, purchase this directly (through eBay) at: certificate of authenticity. About Us... Contact Information... We have been dealers in rare newspapers for over 43 years, serve as consultants to multiple museums, and are members of the American Antiquarian Society. Bid with confidence knowing that every item we offer is guaranteed to be authentic. More Information About Us Timothy Hughes Rare Newspapers
P.O. Box 3636
Williamsport, PA 17701-8636
Hours: M-F, 7:30-4:00 EST
Click to view our additional ebay offerings
"...desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things." Hebrews 13:18 If you would like to have either the Archival Storage Folder ($6.00, plus corresponding adjustment to the final S&H) or the Certificate of Authenticity ($3.00) included with the issue, please purchase these directly through eBay using the links provided. These items are also available through our cross-promoted eBay store offerings. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Thomas Jefferson
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