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Sale 2708 - Lot 195

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GEORGE WASHINGTON. Speech of the President of the United States. 7 pages. 8vo, disbound on 4 detached leaves; 2 stitch holes, year inked on first page, minor toning and edge wear; uncut. [Philadelphia: Francis Childs, 8 December 1795]
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President Washington's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. He begins by announcing "the termination of the long, expensive and distressing war . . . with certain Indians, northwest of Ohio" (the Northwest Indian War), balanced by the resumption of hostilities with the Creeks and Cherokees sparked by "wanton murders . . . perpetrated on hunting parties of the Creeks." He also discusses diplomatic efforts with Morocco, Spain, and England, and boasts of the peace America has enjoyed while Europe has been plunged into war. He emphasizes several times the need for fair dealings with the Indians. Evans 29739. Held at 6 institutions per ESTC.

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