Selected writings from George Washington bearing his signature, including: Washington's 1789 Inaugural Address: Reproduction of original text complete and legible. Washington's 1796 Farewell Address: Excerpts from the original (which consists of 32 pages). The two large sheets contain many portions in which the first U.S. president gives his advice for posterity and the continuance of our free government. 1778 Oath of Allegiance: Signed by Washington at Valley Forge. 1775 Commission to George Washington: Commission by the Continental Congress, as Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies. 1789 Inaugural Address document size: 1796 Farewell Address document size: 1778 Oath of Allegiance document size: 1775 Commission document size: