The more homogenous our citizens can be made in these particulars the greater will be our prospect of permanent union; and a primary object of such a national institution should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
Washington emphasizes the importance of a unified citizenry and education in governance for national stability.
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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.
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
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.
I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.
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