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George Washington’s Resignation as Commander-in-Chief, [20–23 December 1783]

From: Jefferson Papers | Main Series | Volume 6 | George Washington’s Resignation as Commander-in-Chief, [20–23 December 1783]

1III. Washington’s Address to Congress Resigning his Commission, [23 December 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
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 and 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...