George Washington: “To such men I shall cheerfully yield the palm of genius and talents to serve our common country.”

I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.

Believe me, sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your Administration.

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