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Subject:  American Minute - Nov. 2 - General George Washington's Farewell Orders
Date:  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:13:04 -0500
American Minute with Bill Federer

November 2

After defeating the British, General George Washington was so popular
that many urged him to declare himself king.

Instead, on NOVEMBER 2, 1783, from Rock Hill, near Princeton, the
General issued his Farewell Orders:

"Before the Comdr in Chief takes his final leave of those he holds
most dear, he wishes to indulge himself a few moments in calling to
mind a slight review of the past...

The singular interpositions of Providence in our feeble condition
were such, as could scarcely escape the attention of the most
unobserving; while the unparalleled perseverance of the Armies of the
United States, through almost every possible suffering and
discouragement for the space of eight long years, was little short of
a standing miracle."

Washington continued:

"To the Armies he has so long had the honor to Command, he can only
again offer in their behalf his recommendations to their grateful
country, and his prayers to the God of Armies.

May ample justice be done then here, and may the choicest of Heaven's
favours, both here and thereafter, attend those who, under Divine
auspices, have secured innumerable blessings for others."

A month later, Washington publicly bid a tearful farewell to his
officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York.



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