Book detail: pt. III. Private letters from the time Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Army to that of his inauguration as president of the United States: December, 1783-April, 1789 is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
The letters provide insight into Washington's thoughts and experiences during a pivotal time in American history, covering the transition from military leadership to the establishment of the new nation's political framework.
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