George Washington actually said...

Gentlemen of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: I lay before you a copy of an exemplified copy of an act of the legislature of ...

Let us therefore cherish the spirit of peace and harmony, and encourage industry, economy, and sobriety.

Although the national loss is considerable according to the scale of the event, yet it may be repaired without great difficulty.

It is with great concern that I communicate to you the information received from Major-General St. Clair of the misfortune which has befalle...