George Washington: “Uniformity in the currency, weights, and measures of the United States is an object of great importance, and will, I am…”

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.

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.

Believe me, sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your Administration.