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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... expected from me , than I shall be able to perform . All that an honest zeal can dictate for the advancement of the interests of our country will , how- ever , be cheerfully and perseveringly attempted . " - May 4th . And to General ...
... expected from me , than I shall be able to perform . All that an honest zeal can dictate for the advancement of the interests of our country will , how- ever , be cheerfully and perseveringly attempted . " - May 4th . And to General ...
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George Washington, Jared Sparks. So much is expected , so many untoward circum- stances may intervene , in such a new and critical sit- uation , that I feel an insuperable diffidence in my own abilities . I feel in the execution of the ...
George Washington, Jared Sparks. So much is expected , so many untoward circum- stances may intervene , in such a new and critical sit- uation , that I feel an insuperable diffidence in my own abilities . I feel in the execution of the ...
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... expected , that the gentleman , whose name you have mentioned , would mark his opposition to the new government with consistency . Pride on the one hand , and want of manly candor on the other , will not , I am certain , let him ...
... expected , that the gentleman , whose name you have mentioned , would mark his opposition to the new government with consistency . Pride on the one hand , and want of manly candor on the other , will not , I am certain , let him ...
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... expected it will take strong root ; and that the non - acceding States will very soon become members of the Union . No doubt is entertained of North Carolina ; nor would there be any of Rhode Island , had not the majority of those ...
... expected it will take strong root ; and that the non - acceding States will very soon become members of the Union . No doubt is entertained of North Carolina ; nor would there be any of Rhode Island , had not the majority of those ...
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... expected that the important offices of the general gov- ernment , and more especially those of the judges , should be filled by men who have been tried and proved . I thank you , my dear Sir , for your good wishes for my health and ...
... expected that the important offices of the general gov- ernment , and more especially those of the judges , should be filled by men who have been tried and proved . I thank you , my dear Sir , for your good wishes for my health and ...
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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 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 86 - That Congress have authority to restrain the citizens of the United States from carrying on the African trade, for the purpose of supplying foreigners with slaves, and of providing by proper regulations for the TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE, AND ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Page 36 - In nominating you for the important station, which you now fill, I not only acted in conformity to my best judgment, but I trust I did a grateful thing to the good citizens of these United States ; and I have a full confidence, that the love which you bear to our country, and a desire to promote the general happiness, will not suffer you to hesitate a moment to bring into action the talents, knowledge, and integrity, which are so necessary to be exercised at the head of that department, which must...
Page 18 - Congress in insuperable difficulties, and the office, in this respect, in perfect contempt ; for the table was considered as a public one, and every person, who could get introduced, conceived that he had a right to be invited to it.
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...