George Washington actually said...

I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow citizens, the benign influence of good Laws under a free Government.

Context

Reflecting on his anticipated retirement.

09/18/1796

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