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- 15. June 1775
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- I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with
- {my} ... military experience may not be equal to the [?] important task" - something a bit self-serving as George appeared in full military dress at meetings of the Continental Congress prior to his appointment. He was thus angling for the job without saying he wanted it!
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- Boston
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- Mr. Washington
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Official records of the original colonies and the early United States. The First Continental Congress (1774) addressed "intolerable acts" by the British. The Second Continental Congress (1775-1781) created the Declaration of Independence and the first national government. The Congress of the Confederation (1781-1789) followed. Read important papers, letters, treaties, and reports--famous and obscure--relating to the formation of the new nation, as penned by the founding fathers.
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Source Information
- Collection Title:
- Papers of the Continental Congress
- Publication Title:
- Papers of the Continental Congress
- Item Number:
- 169
- Publication Number:
- M247
- Item Description:
- Transcripts of Letters from George Washington, 1775-83
- Item Title:
- Ltrs from George Washington
- Volume Number:
- 1
- Volume Description:
- Transcripts of Letters from George Washington, 1775-76
- Volume Title:
- Vol 1: Transcripts 1775-6
- Page:
- 1
- Subject:
- WASHINGTON, GEORGE
- Abstract:
- George. N.Y. To J. Hancock. June 24,1775.2 p. Transcript.
- Roll Number:
- 186
- Original data from:
The National Archives
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