Washington's Farewell At Fraunces Tavern, December 4, 1783 By Henry Hintermeister

"Washington's Farewell at Fraunces Tavern, December 4, 1783" by Henry Hintermeister depicts the emotional farewell of General George Washington to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City following the end of the American Revolutionary War. On December 4, 1783, after the British evacuated New York, Washington gathered his officers at the tavern to bid them farewell before resigning his commission and returning to private life at Mount Vernon. The moment was deeply emotional, as Washington, overcome with gratitude and respect, reportedly said:"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." He then embraced each of his officers one by one, a poignant display of their shared sacrifices and camaraderie.