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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... 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 , after stating the ...
... 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 , after stating the ...
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... feel an insuperable diffidence in my own abilities . I feel in the execution of the duties of my arduous office how much I shall stand in need of the countenance and aid of every friend to myself , of ev- ery friend to the revolution ...
... feel an insuperable diffidence in my own abilities . I feel in the execution of the duties of my arduous office how much I shall stand in need of the countenance and aid of every friend to myself , of ev- ery friend to the revolution ...
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... 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 [ ÆT . 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS .
... 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 [ ÆT . 57 . WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS .
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... feel a grateful sense of the interest you take in my welfare and happiness , and the kind solici- tude , which you express for the recovery of my health . I have now the pleasure to inform you , that my health is restored , but a ...
... feel a grateful sense of the interest you take in my welfare and happiness , and the kind solici- tude , which you express for the recovery of my health . I have now the pleasure to inform you , that my health is restored , but a ...
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... feel of serv- ing the son of my old friend and acquaintance , has in- duced me at all hazards to offer Mr. Thomas Nelson , his son , a place in my family . I shall not trouble you with legislative or any other accounts , which are ...
... feel of serv- ing the son of my old friend and acquaintance , has in- duced me at all hazards to offer Mr. Thomas Nelson , his son , a place in my family . I shall not trouble you with legislative or any other accounts , which are ...
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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,