George Washington Resignation Speech Acquisition

MSA SC 5664
Dates	1783
Medium	originals (manuscripts); digital images
Restrictions	Restricted: Access to the original must be granted by the State Archivist. An appointment in advance is required.
Storage	Contact the State Archivist or Maryland Commission on Artistic Property for location. Framed duplicates located at 00/27/06/17
Description
Original draft for George Washington's resignation speech which he delivered to Continental Congress in the State House, Annapolis. On December 23, 1783, General Washington resigned as Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army. The collection also includes a letter written by James McHenry to Margaret (Peggy) Caldwell, describing what he witnessed that day as General Washington addressed the Congress in the Old Senate Chamber. Press Release and pdf of Resignation Speech
History
Donated by the Friends of the Maryland State Archives