On the recordDecember 31, 1784
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
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archives.govMy first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
On his desire for peace.
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Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
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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.
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