George Washington: “I now nominate Jeremiah Wadsworth to be a commissioner to hold a treaty with the Cohnawaga Indians.”

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

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.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens.