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THB1800 1st Edition, Washingtons Political Legacies, Earliest U.S. President Bio.!
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1800 1st Edition "Washington's Political Legacies..." Book The Earliest Biography we have offered For a U.S. President
1800-Dated, First Edition Book titled, "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 Life and Character", Printed for John Russell and John West, Boston, Fine.
This historic original leather covers Hardcover Book that measures about 5" x 8", with 208 pages plus 14 pages of "Subscribers' Names". An extensive collection of many speeches and orders, most being signed in print and includes; George Washington, John Adams, Tobias Lear and other important historical figures. Contains the Letter accepting Command of the Army, Farewell Address to Army, 1789 Inaugural speech, 1800 Funeral Orations, Order of Procession, Congressional Resolutions of Honor, and many more. Includes a Dedication to Martha Washington. Sharp clear deep black printing. Page 142 shows George Washington's Casket surrounded by cavalry, infantry, guard, clergy, and pallbearers (Col. Simms, Col. Gilpin, Col. Ramsay, Col. Marsteller, Col. Payne, Col. Little). Other than the actual Congressional records or some newspaper accounts, we think this is the first attempt to collate this information together in book form as part of a short biography. Typical age wear from actual use, a fine tear in the final blank page. Covers are still attached, the outer leather boards are worn including at the spine, still tightly bound and a useful copy. Owner's name, "Nathanael Howe" written on the frontis blank page, showing his original acquisition cost of "$0.17 1/2"! The earliest biography we have offered for a U.S. President. Howes W-149.
This is the very rare 1800 First Edition Book titled, 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 the life and character. Printed for John Russell and John West. Has 208 pages and 14 pages of subscribers.
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.
Page 142 shows Washington's Casket surrounded by cavalry, infantry, guard, clergy, and pallbearers (Col. Simms, Col. Gilpin, Col. Ramsay, Col. Marsteller, Col. Payne, Col. Little).
Subscribers names, xiv pp. arranged alphabetically and by community.
A VERY RARE FIRST EDITION BOOK!
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