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, 1799Harper & brothers, 1847 |
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... conduct in regard to appointments , he wrote ; " The delicacy with which your letter was written , and your wishes insinuated , did not require me to be thus ex- plicit on this head with you ; but the desire which I have , that those ...
... conduct in regard to appointments , he wrote ; " The delicacy with which your letter was written , and your wishes insinuated , did not require me to be thus ex- plicit on this head with you ; but the desire which I have , that those ...
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... conduct , as shall be judged most likely to secure essentials , without being exposed more than is unavoidable to the charge of too much reserve on the one hand , or too much familiarity on the other , I would be much oblig- ed to you ...
... conduct , as shall be judged most likely to secure essentials , without being exposed more than is unavoidable to the charge of too much reserve on the one hand , or too much familiarity on the other , I would be much oblig- ed to you ...
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... conduct of the Presi- dent as will please everybody , I know is impossible , but to mark out and follow one , which , by being con- sonant with reason , will meet general approbation , may be as practicable as it is desirable . The true ...
... conduct of the Presi- dent as will please everybody , I know is impossible , but to mark out and follow one , which , by being con- sonant with reason , will meet general approbation , may be as practicable as it is desirable . The true ...
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... 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 , in perfect contempt ; for the 18 [ ÆT 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS .
... 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 , in perfect contempt ; for the 18 [ ÆT 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS .
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... conduct in nominations , even if I were unin- fluenced by principle , must be exceedingly circum- spect and proof against just criticism ; for the eyes of Argus are upon me , and no slip will pass unnoticed , that can be improved into a ...
... conduct in nominations , even if I were unin- fluenced by principle , must be exceedingly circum- spect and proof against just criticism ; for the eyes of Argus are upon me , and no slip will pass unnoticed , that can be improved into a ...
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