George Washington: “It will remain with the Legislature to take such measures as it shall think best for settling the said boundary with…”

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

Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavored to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to Heaven for the justice of our cause.

A good government must be founded on the principle of justice and liberty for all its citizens.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.