George Washington: “Under these circumstances, to discharge the dragoons does not seem to comport with economy.”

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

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.

I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qualified to encounter the usual vicissitudes of war.