Washington Taking Leave of the Officers
by Nathaniel Currier
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Washington Taking Leave of the Officers
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Nathaniel Currier
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Painting - Painting
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Washington Taking Leave of the Officers of His Army–at Francis's Tavern, Broad Street, New York, December 4th, 1783–"With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you. I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable." 1848. Lithographed and Published by Nathaniel Currier. Scene from the American Revolution. Washington and troops at Fraunces Tavern, New York. George Washington raises a glass to toast the troops. Officers Friedrich von Steuben, Henry Knox, George Clinton, and Alexander Hamilton surround Washington with bowed heads. Men waving an American flag and carrying bayonettes stand behind the officers at left.
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