I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
True patriotism is not just a feeling but a commitment to the well-being of our country.
I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.
Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavored to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup...
I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qual...
I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.
Believe me, sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your Administration.
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens.
An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.
It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I ...
It is generally agreed that some cavalry, either militia or regular, will be necessary.
It will be inconvenient and injurious to the public to dismiss the light dragoons as soon as notice of the law can be co...
Under these circumstances, to discharge the dragoons does not seem to comport with economy.
If the bill passes into a law, the two companies of light dragoons will be from that moment legally out of service.
I lay before you for your consideration a treaty which has been negotiated and concluded on the 29th day of June last by...
To such men I shall cheerfully yield the palm of genius and talents to serve our common country.
