This is the story of George Washington's emotional parting with his most
loyal officers on December 4, 1783, just days after final victory in the
Revolution. In a moving and utterly silent occasion at Fraunces Tavern
in New York City, officer after officer crossed the room to shake
Washington's hand and bid their beloved commander goodbye. The story of
each man's exploits in the war is vividly recounted in a patchwork of
vignettes that capture the triumph and drama of the war they waged for
liberty. Illustrated with period art.