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United States - History - Early works to 1800

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    An oration, delivered July 4, 1785 , at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Boston, in celebration of the anniversary of American independence. By John Gardiner, Esq. [Fourteen lines of quotations].

    Gardiner, John, 1737-1793. | Date: [1785]
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    A letter to the people of the United States from George Washington, on retiring from the office of President.

    George Washington | Date: 1796
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    An address to the United States of America, by Gen. Washington, on his resignation

    George Washington | Date: 1796
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    A letter to the people of the United States of America, from General Washington, on his resignation of the office of President of the United States.

    George Washington | Date: 1796
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    A declaration by the representatives of the united colonies of North America, now met in general congress in Philadelphia , setting forth the cause and necessity of their taking up arms. To which is added, the address of the twelve united colonies, ... to the inhabitants of Great-Britain.

    Continental Corporation USA | Date: 1775]
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