1796 Speeches GEORGE WASHINGTON President CONGRESS Revolutionary War AMERICAN

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A collection of the speeches of the President of the United States to both houses of Congress : at the opening of every session, with their answers : also, the addresses to the President, with his answers, from the time of his election : with an appendix, containing the Circular letter of General Washington to the governors of the several states, and his Farewell orders, to the armies of America, and the answer : dedicated to the citizens of the United States of America : Published according the act of Congress. Printed at Boston, By Manning and Loring, for Solomon Cotton, Jun. bookseller and stationer, sold by him at his bookstore, no. 51, Marlborough-Street, July 1796. 1st Edition Collection of the speeches of the President of the United States (Washington) to both houses of Congress up until 1796. This is a rare find, currently the only copy for sale on the market at the time of listing.Includes List of Subscribers names "that were received in season for inclusion,'' as well as booksellers advert on the last leaf, page 283. Paginates complete, with all blanks, (xii, [1], 14-282, [2] p.). Copy has sustained some damage to the leather, as part of the spine leather lis lacking, with the last 75 or so pages somewhat loosened, some dampstaining, as shown. A few instances of edgewear as well, but copy remains complete and unmarked. read more