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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George Washington, Jared Sparks. CORRESPONDENCE OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE , WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND AFTERWARDS , TO JOHN ADAMS , VICE - PRESIDENT OF THE DEAR SIR , UNITED STATES . Saturday , 27 November , 1794 . I have not ...
George Washington, Jared Sparks. CORRESPONDENCE OFFICIAL AND PRIVATE , WHILE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND AFTERWARDS , TO JOHN ADAMS , VICE - PRESIDENT OF THE DEAR SIR , UNITED STATES . Saturday , 27 November , 1794 . I have not ...
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... United States sent to foreign countries for the purposes of education , often before their minds were formed , or they had imbibed any adequate ideas of the happiness of their own ; contracting , too frequently , not only habits of ...
... United States sent to foreign countries for the purposes of education , often before their minds were formed , or they had imbibed any adequate ideas of the happiness of their own ; contracting , too frequently , not only habits of ...
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... United States are contemplated as me- diator between France and England . To ascertain by what authority the first was inserted , Mr. Bache , in whose paper it first appeared , has been two or three times called upon by the Secretary of ...
... United States are contemplated as me- diator between France and England . To ascertain by what authority the first was inserted , Mr. Bache , in whose paper it first appeared , has been two or three times called upon by the Secretary of ...
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... United States , and to prevent a commercial treaty . It contained an elaborate array of de- tails respecting the American trade , stated and arranged in such a manner as to give the author's reasoning a plausible aspect , and to pro ...
... United States , and to prevent a commercial treaty . It contained an elaborate array of de- tails respecting the American trade , stated and arranged in such a manner as to give the author's reasoning a plausible aspect , and to pro ...
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... United States . It is with real diffidence , that I under- take to discharge the duties incident to this appointment ; yet , if con- stant exertions and strict fidelity can compensate for such qualifications as I may not possess , I ...
... United States . It is with real diffidence , that I under- take to discharge the duties incident to this appointment ; yet , if con- stant exertions and strict fidelity can compensate for such qualifications as I may not possess , I ...
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153 페이지 - an act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers...
3 페이지 - I proceed after this recital, for the more correct understanding of the case, to declare; that, as it has always been a source of serious regret with me, to see the youth of these United States sent to foreign countries for the purpose of education, often before their minds were formed, or they had imbibed any adequate ideas of the happiness of their own ; contracting too frequently, not only habits of dissipation and extravagance, but principles unfriendly to republican government...
3 페이지 - Looking anxiously forward to the accomplishment of so desirable an object as this is (in my estimation), my mind has not been able to contemplate any plan more likely to effect the measure, than the establishment of a UNIVERSITY in a central part of the United States...
115 페이지 - House a copy of the instructions to the minister of the United States who negotiated the treaty with the King of Great Britain, together with the correspondence and other documents relative to that treaty, excepting such of the said papers as any existing negotiation may render improper to be disclosed.
243 페이지 - From a view of the past — from the prospect of the present — and of that which seems to be expected, it is not easy for me to decide satisfactorily on the part it might best become me to act. In case of actual invasion by a formidable force I certainly should not intrench myself under the cover of age and retirement, if my services should be required by my country to assist in repelling it.
16 페이지 - After so long an experience of your public services, I am naturally led, at this moment of your departure from office (which it has always been my wish to prevent), to review them. In every relation which you have borne to me, I have found that my confidence in your talents, exertions, and integrity has been well placed.
4 페이지 - The hundred shares, which I hold ^in the James River Company, I have given, and now confirm in perpetuity, to and for the use and benefit of Liberty Hall Academy, in the County of Rockbridge, in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
116 페이지 - Constitution between the different departments should be preserved ; a just regard to the Constitution, and to the duty of my office, under all the circumstances of this case, forbid a compliance with your request.
40 페이지 - Party disputes are now carried to such a length," writes he, " and truth is so enveloped in mist and false representation, that it is extremely difficult to know through what channel to seek it. This difficulty, to one who is of no party, and whose sole wish is to pursue with undeviating steps a path, which would lead this country to respectability, wealth, and happiness, is exceedingly to be lamented. But such, for wise purposes it is presumed, is the turbulence of human passions in party disputes,...
263 페이지 - In making this reservation I beg it to be understood that I do not mean to withhold any assistance to arrange and organize the Army which you may think I can afford. I take the liberty also to mention that I must decline having my acceptance considered as drawing after it any immediate charge upon the public, or that I can receive any emoluments annexed to the appointment before entering into a situation to incur expense.