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... Congress . Philadelphia October 31 , 1781 His Excellency General Washington SIR , It affords me ineffable pleasure to present to your Excellency the Thanks of the United States in Congress assembled , for the distinguished services you ...
... Congress . Philadelphia October 31 , 1781 His Excellency General Washington SIR , It affords me ineffable pleasure to present to your Excellency the Thanks of the United States in Congress assembled , for the distinguished services you ...
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... Congress that adjourned immediately . On December 23 , Congress convened and passed Resolu- tions of mourning and sympathy . These Resolutions directed the President to request permission of Mrs. Washington to bury George Washington ...
... Congress that adjourned immediately . On December 23 , Congress convened and passed Resolu- tions of mourning and sympathy . These Resolutions directed the President to request permission of Mrs. Washington to bury George Washington ...
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... Congress . Marshall , John . Letters to and from John Marshall , Library of Congress . Messages and Papers of the Presidents , Published by the Fifty - Second Congress of the United States . 1894 . Miller , Hunter . Treaties and other ...
... Congress . Marshall , John . Letters to and from John Marshall , Library of Congress . Messages and Papers of the Presidents , Published by the Fifty - Second Congress of the United States . 1894 . Miller , Hunter . Treaties and other ...
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refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
John Adams writes his wife news of the Declaration of Inde | 21 |
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