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Washington, George, 1732-1799 Manuscript draft: [Sixth annual address to Congress]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01054 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: New York Type: Manuscript Date: November 1794 Pagination: 23 p. : docket ; Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

Washington asserts the constitutional authority of the federal government during the Whiskey Rebellion. Written by GW's secretary Bartholomew Danbridge, on Washington's personal stationery, extensively corrected by Washington and signed by him at the end. Over 210 words struck by GW and 157 added. With docketing by John Jay on the verso of the last page.

Washington, George, 1732-1799

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