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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... circumstances , which related to myself , that it was my duty to embark again on the tempes- tuous ocean of public life , I gave up all expectations of private happiness in this world . You know , my dear Sir , I had concentred all my ...
... circumstances , which related to myself , that it was my duty to embark again on the tempes- tuous ocean of public life , I gave up all expectations of private happiness in this world . You know , my dear Sir , I had concentred all my ...
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... circumstances I shall feel a degree of con- fidence in discharging the duties of my administration , with which a consciousness alone of the purity of my intentions could not have in- spired me . " - May 14th . To Robert R. Livingston ...
... circumstances I shall feel a degree of con- fidence in discharging the duties of my administration , with which a consciousness alone of the purity of my intentions could not have in- spired me . " - May 14th . To Robert R. Livingston ...
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... circumstances , to nominate such per- sons alone to offices , as in my judgment shall be the best qualified to discharge the functions of the de- partments to which they shall be appointed . Hitherto I have given no decisive answers to ...
... circumstances , to nominate such per- sons alone to offices , as in my judgment shall be the best qualified to discharge the functions of the de- partments to which they shall be appointed . Hitherto I have given no decisive answers to ...
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... circumstances there may be existing between our two nations , to which you allude , on account of their peculiarity ... circumstance that merited a consideration , would be a conclusive reason for preventing me individually from entering ...
... circumstances there may be existing between our two nations , to which you allude , on account of their peculiarity ... circumstance that merited a consideration , would be a conclusive reason for preventing me individually from entering ...
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... circumstances at present would justify his quitting his practice in Alexandria and its vicinity to gratify his inclinations and my wishes , I am not able to say ; but , could it be made consistent with his advan- tage to be near me , I ...
... circumstances at present would justify his quitting his practice in Alexandria and its vicinity to gratify his inclinations and my wishes , I am not able to say ; but , could it be made consistent with his advan- tage to be near me , I ...
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Стр. 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.
Стр. 104 - ... whom the Marquis has conveyed this early trophy of the spoils of despotism, and the first ripe fruits of American principles transplanted into Europe, to his great master and patron. When he mentioned to me the present he intended you, my heart leaped with joy.
Стр. 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.
Стр. 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.
Стр. 516 - I know that I have been an object of uniform opposition from Mr. Jefferson, from the moment of his coming to the city of New York to enter upon his present office. I know from the most authentic sources that I have been the frequent subject of the most unkind whispers and insinuations from the same quarter. I have long seen a formed party in the legislature, under his auspices, bent upon my subversion. I can not doubt, from the evidence I possess, that the National Gazette...
Стр. 523 - I never did by myself or any other, directly or indirectly, write, dictate or procure any one sentence or sentiment to be inserted in his, or any other gazette, to which my name was not affixed or that of my office.
Стр. 33 - For my own personal ease, I should have died two years ago ; but, though those years have been spent in excruciating pain, I am pleased that I have lived them, since they have brought me to see our present situation.
Стр. 100 - I can truly say, I had rather be at Mount Vernon, with a friend or two about me, than to be attended at the seat of government by the officers of state and the representatives of every power in Europe.
Стр. 505 - I felt all the magnitude of the event, I was in a considerable degree silent. I knew that, to such a mind as yours, persuasion was idle and impertinent; that before forming...
Стр. 33 - If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved for philanthropy, can gratify the human mind, you must have the pleasing consolation to know, that you have not lived in vain. And I flatter myself that it will not be ranked among the least grateful occurrences of your life to be assured, that, so long as I retain my memory, you will be recollected with respect, veneration, and affection by your sincere friend,