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Nathaniel Currier|George Washington

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
Hand-colored lithograph
21.7 × 31.5 cm (8.5 × 12.4 in)

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