For your consideration is this rare book titled, "Biographical Memoirs of the Illustrious General George Washington, Late President of the United States of America, and Commander in Chief of their Armies, during the Revolutionary War" written by John Corry and published Joseph Dix in 1813 and printed by I. H. Carpenter. This book is said to be the first biography of George Washington and includes a reprinting of his farewell address to the people of the United States. The author, John Corry, published most of his works anonymously. He was born in Ireland and worked as a topographer and journalist as well as a renowned author of histories such as this. The front pages features a frontispiece portrait of Washington and engraving on title page reading, "Pro Patria Washington Benevolent Society". The title page reads, "Biographical Memoirs of the Illustrious Gen. George Washington, Late President of the United States of America, And Commander in Chief of their Armies, during the Revolutionary War. / Dedicated to the Youth of America. / Barnard, Vt. Published by Joseph Dix 1813 / I.H. Carpenter, Printer". The book is bound in a brown leather cover and features gold gilt lettering on the spine reading, "Washington". The book shows good condition overall despite its antique age. It shows wear from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is present. Foxing and staining noted throughout the interior pages, cracks and wear on leather cover. Interior pages are still in good readable condition. The book measures 5 5/16" L x 3 7/16" W x 7/8" D.