The Writings of George Washington: pt. III. Private letters from the time Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the Army to that of his inauguration as president of the United States: December, 1783-April, 1789American Stationers' Company, John B. Russell, 1835 |
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... thing should cast up favorable to his wishes , ) to depart for New York , without giving your Excellency one more testimony of the obligations I consider myself under for the spirited and able assistance , which I have often derived ...
... thing should cast up favorable to his wishes , ) to depart for New York , without giving your Excellency one more testimony of the obligations I consider myself under for the spirited and able assistance , which I have often derived ...
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... thing , my dear Trumbull , will come right at last , as we have often prophesied . My only fear is , that we shall lose a little reputation first . * * Some parts of Governor Trumbull's address had not been accepta- ble to the majority ...
... thing , my dear Trumbull , will come right at last , as we have often prophesied . My only fear is , that we shall lose a little reputation first . * * Some parts of Governor Trumbull's address had not been accepta- ble to the majority ...
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... thing should occur to him in con- sequence of what had just been suggested , he would communicate it to you in a letter , induce me to take the liberty of bringing the wishes of that officer before PART III . ] 7 PRIVATE LETTERS .
... thing should occur to him in con- sequence of what had just been suggested , he would communicate it to you in a letter , induce me to take the liberty of bringing the wishes of that officer before PART III . ] 7 PRIVATE LETTERS .
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George Washington, Jared Sparks. during their delegation . These things , under the pres- ent mode and termination of ... thing which is the direct reverse . I shall look for you , in the first part of next month , with such other friends ...
George Washington, Jared Sparks. during their delegation . These things , under the pres- ent mode and termination of ... thing which is the direct reverse . I shall look for you , in the first part of next month , with such other friends ...
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... thing official from New Hampshire . All the other States have acceded very unanimously to the proposi- tion , which was sent from the army . I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public cares , which , however ...
... thing official from New Hampshire . All the other States have acceded very unanimously to the proposi- tion , which was sent from the army . I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public cares , which , however ...
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Page 247 - Congress it is expedient that on the second Monday in May next a Convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several States be held at Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States render the Federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of Government and the preservation of the Union.
Page 503 - ... water shall be legal, and in what manner prizes taken by land or naval forces in the service of the United States shall be divided or appropriated ; of granting letters of marque and reprisal in times of peace, appointing courts for the trial of piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and establishing courts for receiving and determining finally appeals in all cases of captures, provided that no member of Congress shall be appointed a judge of any of the said courts.
Page 503 - ... of establishing rules for deciding in all cases what captures on land or water shall be legal, and in what manner prizes taken by land or naval forces, in the service of the United States, shall be divided or appropriated...
Page 503 - Entering into treaties and alliances ; provided that no treaty of commerce shall be made, whereby the legislative power of the respective States shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners as...
Page 138 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested or burthened, in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge or affect their civil capacities.
Page 225 - I feel, my dear General Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God ! who, besides a tory, could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them...
Page 159 - I never mean, unless some particular circumstances should compel me to it, to possess another slave by purchase, it being among my first wishes to see some plan adopted, by which slavery in this country may be abolished by law.
Page 2 - I feel myself eased of a load of public care. I hope to spend the remainder of my days in cultivating the affections of good men, and in the practice of the domestic virtues.
Page 18 - I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers.
Page 543 - September, did resolve unanimously that the said report, with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same, be transmitted to the several legislatures, in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each State by the people thereof, in conformity to the resolves of the convention made and provided in that case...