George Washington: “I shall not affect to conceal the cordial satisfaction which I derive from the address of the House of Representatives.”

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

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

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.

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