George Washington: “Commercial arrangements, if acceptable in themselves, will not be the less so if coupled with those relating to…”

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

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.

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

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