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George Washington: “I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.”

On the recordJuly 12, 1798
I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

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Letter to John Adams from George Washington

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