"A Collection of the Speeches of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress...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," (Boston: Manning & Loring, 1796), 282 pp. plus three pages listing subscribers, 12mo (6.5" x 4"), contemporary full calf covers. This rare official compendium,authorized by Congress, contains George Washington's addresses. Included are messages to, and responses from, religious, civic and fraternal groups, among these being Masonic Lodges and Jewish congregations.

Covers worn, 3" split along spine, original owner's inscriptions on endpapers, minor loss to contents pages, foxing throughout. Overall good condition.

$600 - 900