The Writings of George Washington: pt. IV. Letters official and private, from the beginning of his presidency to the end of his life: (v. 10) May, 1789-November, 1794. (v. 11) November, 1794-December, 1799American Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1836 |
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... hope un- merited censures . * * Similar sentiments were expressed in a letter to General Wayne . My greatest apprehension at present is , that more will be expected from me , than I shall be able to perform . All that an honest zeal can ...
... hope un- merited censures . * * Similar sentiments were expressed in a letter to General Wayne . My greatest apprehension at present is , that more will be expected from me , than I shall be able to perform . All that an honest zeal can ...
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... hope they will tend to supersede the difficulty in this instance . Though , from a system , which I have prescribed to myself , I can say nothing decisive on particular appointments , yet I may be allowed to observe in general , that ...
... hope they will tend to supersede the difficulty in this instance . Though , from a system , which I have prescribed to myself , I can say nothing decisive on particular appointments , yet I may be allowed to observe in general , that ...
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... hope , too , might be the case ; and so far shall I be from throwing any obstacles in the way , that I shall certainly take a great pleasure in removing , as far as lies in my power , such as may occur . Every one , who has any ...
... hope , too , might be the case ; and so far shall I be from throwing any obstacles in the way , that I shall certainly take a great pleasure in removing , as far as lies in my power , such as may occur . Every one , who has any ...
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... and writing . And I hope you will consider this confidential letter as an evidence of the extreme regret , which I should feel , in being obliged to decline any propositions , as to the mode of 10 [ ET . 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS .
... and writing . And I hope you will consider this confidential letter as an evidence of the extreme regret , which I should feel , in being obliged to decline any propositions , as to the mode of 10 [ ET . 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS .
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... hope , acknowledged his apprehensions . The President replied , ' Whether to night , or twenty years hence , makes no difference ; I know that I am in the hands of a good Providence . " " - Life of Dr. Samuel Bard , p . 136 . SIR , TO ...
... hope , acknowledged his apprehensions . The President replied , ' Whether to night , or twenty years hence , makes no difference ; I know that I am in the hands of a good Providence . " " - Life of Dr. Samuel Bard , p . 136 . SIR , TO ...
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Page 461 - About ten o'clock I bade adieu to Mount Vernon, to private life, and to domestic felicity ; and with a mind oppressed with more anxious and painful sensations than I have words to express, set out for New York with the best disposition to render service to my country in obedience to its call, but with less hope of answering its expectations.
Page 85 - That Congress have no authority to interfere in the emancipation of slaves, or in the treatment of them in any of the States; it remaining with the several States alone to provide rules and regulations therein, which humanity and true policy may require.
Page 519 - His system flowed from principles adverse to liberty, and was calculated to undermine and demolish the republic, by creating an influence of his department over the members of the legislature.
Page 535 - And I do hereby also make known, that whosoever of the citizens of the United States shall render himself liable to punishment or forfeiture under the law of nations, by committing, aiding, or abetting hostilities against any of the said Powers, or by carrying to any of them those articles which are deemed contraband by the modern usage of nations, will not receive the protection of the United States...
Page 525 - I will not suffer my retirement to be clouded by the slanders of a man, whose history, from the moment at which history can stoop to notice him, is a tissue of machinations against the liberty of the country which has not only received and given him bread, but heaped its honors on his head.
Page 532 - In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Page 35 - Considering the judicial system as the chief pillar upon which our national government must rest, I have thought it my duty to nominate for the high offices in that department, such, men as I conceived would give dignity and lustre to our national character...
Page 487 - To the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Eleven United States of America in Congress assembled...
Page 524 - No government > ought to be without censors ; and where the press is free, no one ever will.
Page 18 - I had no leisure to read or to answer the despatches, that were pouring in upon me from all quarters. With respect to the third matter, I early received information through very respectable channels, that the adoption thereof was not less essential, than that of the other two, if the President was to preserve the dignity and respect, that were due to the first magistrate. For a contrary conduct had involved the late presidents of Congress in insuperable difficulties, and the office, in this respect,...