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A Collection of the Speeches of the President of the United StatesA Collection of the Speeches of the President of the United States

This 1796 first edition, first printing book compiles speeches delivered by President George Washington to Congress and addresses to him from various groups, including prominent exchanges with the Jewish communities of Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, and Richmond. Published "according to Act of Congress," it represents the first official U.S. government publication referencing American Jews. Printed in Boston by Manning and Loring for Solomon Cotton, it contains 282 pages with some foxing and minor imperfections but remains in overall superb condition with original full calf leather binding.