George Washington: “There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in…”

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.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

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.