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George Washington: “We should never despair; our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will…”

On the recordAugust 19, 1777
We should never despair; our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Encouraging perseverance during difficult times.

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