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Washington's Farewell Orders... His resignation as Commander-in-chief... American Crisis... Letters from a Farmer... Fabius...
Washington's Farewell Orders... His resignation as Commander-in-chief... American Crisis... Letters from a Farmer... Fabius...
Item # 676203 THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), September, 1788
The issue begins 4 1/2 pages of a letter: "...From an European Traveler in America, to his Friend in London, written in the year 1785" which provides an interesting perspective of America at that time. It is continued in a future issue.
Of significance is the full text of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States" datelined at Rocky Hill, near Princeton, Nov. 9, 1783. This is one of his more notable addresses & takes over 2 pages. This is followed by the "Answer to the Preceding Farewell Orders". And this is followed by another very historic document: "General Washington's Address to congress on the Resignation of His Commission" which takes over half a page & is signed in type: G. Washington, Dec. 23, 1783. This is followed by the: "Answer Of Congress".
Also of historical significance is "Letter III" of the famous John Dickinson letters: "Observations on the Constitution Proposed by the Federal Convention", signed by the pseudonym "Fabius". This was a serious of 9 letters attempting to rally support for the new Constitution. This Letter Three is a broad discussion of society and the contract that the individual makes to contribute his own rights to a "common stock" of rights that will secure society for the greater good. This trust is "sacred" and based upon the design of "the Creator," not simply a practical arrangement. The states, in giving up some of their rights to the federation, should undertake this contract in the same way as individuals. See the web for much more on the Dickinson "Fabius" letters.
Also, a lengthy discussion by Charles Pickney of S. Carolina on the Constitution. And: "Letter I" of Dickinson's famous "Letters from a Farmer in Penna." from 1767. And: "The American Crisis, No. II" by the famed Thomas Paine, from 1777, which takes 7 pages & is signed: Common Sense, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1777.
A terrific wealth of great content. Complete in 96 pages, disbound without a full title/contents page however, the table of contents is on the back page. Wide, untrimmed margins, 5 1/4 by 8 3/4 inches, the back four leaves have some wear & dirtiness, otherwise in nice condition.
This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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