Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . Residence of Washington, Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon. He was occasionally called upon, however, to discnargeduties as a magistrate of the county, or a member of the legislature. Whenthe difficulties between Great Britain and her American colonies assumed athreatening aspect, in 1774, he was sent to the continental Congress as one ofthe
Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . Residence of Washington, Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon. He was occasionally called upon, however, to discnargeduties as a magistrate of the county, or a member of the legislature. Whenthe difficulties between Great Britain and her American colonies assumed athreatening aspect, in 1774, he was sent to the continental Congress as one ofthe delegates from Virginia. The following year, when an army of provincialshad concentrated in Massachusetts, prepared for a contest with the troops of themother-country, Washington was unanimously chosen by the continental Con-gress as the commander-in-chief, and took the command of the army in July,1775. From the moment of his taking upon himself this important office, he devo-ted the great powers of his mind to his favorite object, and by his prudence, hisTalor, and his presence of mind, he deserved and obtained the confidence andgratitude of his country, and finally triumphed over all opposition. The record GEORGE WASHINGTON. 32*. Washington receiving his Commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. This commission was presented by John Hancock, in the presence of the Congress, and read asfollows: To GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq.: We, reposing special trust and confidence in yourpatriotism, valor, conduct, and fidelity, do, by these presents, constitute and appoint you to be gen-eral and commander-in-chief of the army of the United Colonies, and of all the forces now raised,or to be raised by them, and of all others who shall voluntarily offer their services, and join the saidarmy for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof; and youare hereby vested with full power and authority to act as you shall think for the good and welfar
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