1783 George Washington Retires as Commander in Chief

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Title: 1783 George Washington Retires as Commander in Chief

Additional Info: The June 1783 issue of Gentleman's Magazine printed at London by Sylvanus Urban and J. Nichols. 88 pages and one engraved plate. Much interesting content including briefs towards the end of magazine that George Washington has asked Congress to retire his position as commander in chief and then followed by Congress granting his request, other news from the American Congress as well. Also review of new publications and a printing of poetry from the Highlands. Much else magazine not found measures 5 by 8 inches. Find condition.,

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