George Washington: “I send herewith the treaty concluded on the 27th of October last between the United States and Spain by their respective…”

I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.

It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I have been gratified by the liberal and interesting discourses delivered in your Churches.

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.