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George Washington’s Resignation Address to the Continental Congress, December 20, 1783

George Washington’s Resignation Address to the Continental Congress, December 20, 1783

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George Washington December 20, 1783 Mr President The great events on which my resignation depended having at length taken place; I have now the honor of offering my sincere Congratulations to Congress & of presenting myself before them to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the Service of my Country. Happy in the confirmation of our Independence and Sovereignty, and pleased with the oppertunity afforded the United States of…

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George Washington’s Circular Letter of Farewell to the Army, June 8, 1783

George Washington’s Circular Letter of Farewell to the Army, June 8, 1783

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George Washington June 8, 1783 The reference in the final paragraph to the “Divine Author of our blessed Religion” is sometimes thought to be an indication that Washington believed America to be a Christian nation Head Quarters, Newburgh, June 8, 1783. Sir: The great object for which I had the honor to hold an appointment in the Service of my Country, being accomplished, I am now preparing to resign it into the hands of Congress, and to return to that…

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George Washington, Proclamation: A National Thanksgiving, October 3, 1789

George Washington, Proclamation: A National Thanksgiving, October 3, 1789

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George Washington October 3, 1789 Washington went much farther than modern politicians in leading the country in prayer and praise of God. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a day of…

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George Washington, General Orders, October 18, 1777

George Washington, General Orders, October 18, 1777

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George Washington October 18, 1777 In celebrating victory, Washington always gives credit to God’s intervention. Head Quarters, at Wentz’s, Worcester Township, October 18, 1777. Parole Reading. Countersigns Rochester, Ridgefield. The General has his happiness completed relative to the successes of our northern Army. On the 14th. instant, General Burgoyne, and his whole Army, surrendered themselves prisoners of war. Let every face brighten, and every heart expand with grateful Joy and praise to the supreme disposer of all events, who has…

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George Washington, General Orders, March 22, 1783

George Washington, General Orders, March 22, 1783

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George Washington March 22, 1783 Washington orders his soldiers to observe the Sabbath. Parole Ghent. Countersigns Holland, Ireland. For the day tomorrow Major Ashley. Brigd. Qr. Master 3d. Massa. Brigade. For duty the 2d. Massachusetts regiment. In justice to the zeal and ability of the Chaplains, as well as to his own feelings, the Commander in chief thinks it a duty to declare the regularity and decorum with which divine service is now performed every sunday, will reflect great credit…

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George Washington, General Orders, July 09, 1776

George Washington, General Orders, July 09, 1776

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George Washington July 9, 1776 George Washington announces the new policy of providing military chaplains. Head Quarters, New York, July 9, 1776. Parole Manchester. Countersign Norfolk. John Evans of Capt. Ledyards Company Col McDougall’s Regiment–Hopkins Rice of Capt. Pierce’s Company Col Ritzema’s Regiment having been tried by a General Court Martial whereof Col. Read was President and found guilty of “Desertion,” were sentenced to receive each Thirty-nine Lashes. The General approves the Sentences and orders them to be executed at…

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George Washington, General Orders, July 09, 1776

George Washington, General Orders, July 09, 1776

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George Washington July 9, 1776 Head Quarters, New York, July 9, 1776. Parole Manchester. Countersign Norfolk. John Evans of Capt. Ledyards Company Col McDougall’s Regiment–Hopkins Rice of Capt. Pierce’s Company Col Ritzema’s Regiment having been tried by a General Court Martial whereof Col. Read was President and found guilty of “Desertion,” were sentenced to receive each Thirty-nine Lashes. The General approves the Sentences and orders them to be executed at the usual time and place. Passes to go from the…

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Letter from George Washington to George Washington Snyder

Letter from George Washington to George Washington Snyder

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George Synder September 25, 1798 Mount Vernon, September 25, 1798. Sir: Many apologies are due to you, for my not acknowledging the receipt of your obliging favour of the 22d. Ulto, and for not thanking you, at an earlier period, for the Book you had the goodness to send me. I have heard much of the nefarious, and dangerous plan, and doctrines of the Illuminati, but never saw the Book until you were pleased to send it to me. The…

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