2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2022
A complete and authentic issue of the Federal Gazette & Baltimore Advertiser, December 10, 1796, 4pp., disbound, fine. On page 3 and running 3-1/2 columns is a full printing of President George Washington's final "State of the Union" address directly to the joint Congress. It was given in Congress Hall, Philadelphia. He began with, "In recurring to the internal situation of our country since I had last the pleasure to address you, I find ample reason for a renewed expression of that gratitude to the Ruler of the Universe which a continued series of prosperity has so often and so justly called forth." President Washington ended with, "God's providential care may still be extended to the United States, that the virtue and happiness of the people may be preserved, and that the Government which they have instituted for the protection of their liberties may be perpetual."
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