George Washington: “It would be wise, however, by timely provisions to guard against those acts of our own citizens which might tend to…”

Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavored to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to Heaven for the justice of our cause.

I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.

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.

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