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Farewell Address

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Feb 27, 1797

If the bill passes into a law, the two companies of light dragoons will be from that moment legally out of service.

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Jul 12, 1798

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

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

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I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.

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