General Washington's letter, declaring his acceptance of the command of the armies of the United States.

Washington's letter to President John Adams, dated Mount-Vernon, 13th July, 1798; preceded by "In Senate, July 18, 1798." "Gentlemen of the Senate, Believing that the letter received this morning, from General Washington, will give high satisfaction to the Senate, I transmit them a copy of it ... John Adams."
Addressed to "Dear Sir" and typesigned "Go. Washington."
"Published for general information."
Text in two columns.
From page 10 of Washington album.