George Washington: “I therefore nominate Fulwar Skipwith to be consul-general of the United States in France.”

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.

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

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

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