"The celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of Woburn, which is to be held on, October 7, is an event of such interest that I would have been glad to accept the in..."
"I very much regret that it will be-as your people will understand without more particular reference-impossible for me to be present."
"The brave and intelligent founders of our early civil communities are worthy of honor; and this generation will derive profit from a study of the influences and principles from which have grown our ci..."
"In order that the members of the Grand Army of the Republic employed in the public service in the city of Washington may have the opportunity of joining in the parade arranged for Tuesday, the 20th of..."
"I accept the nomination, and am grateful for the approval expressed by the convention of the acts of the administration."
"Our interest in free public schools open to all children of suitable age is supreme, and our care for them will be jealous and constant."
"I have endeavored without wavering or weariness, so far as the direction of public affairs was committed to me, to carry out the pledges made to the people in 1888."
"If the policies of the administration have not been distinctively and progressively American and Republican policies, the fault has not been in the purpose, but in the execution."
"A vote of want of confidence is asked by our adversaries, and this challenge to a review of what has been done we promptly and gladly accept."
"The notes furnished directly or indirectly by the United States have been the only and the safe and acceptable paper currency of the people."
"Our money is all national money — I might almost say international, for these bills are not only equally and indiscriminately accepted at par in all the States, but in some foreign countries."
"Changes may become necessary, but a national system of currency, safe and acceptable throughout the whole country, is the good fruit of bitter experiences, and I am sure our people will not consent to..."