The spoliations and irregularities committed on our commerce during the late war by subjects of Spain or by others deemed within her responsibility having called for attention.

But as the possession of these provinces is still in Spain, and the course of events may retard or prevent the cession to France being carried into effect, to secure our object it will be expedient to address equal powers to the Government of Spain also, to be used only in the event of its being necessary.

While my confidence in our minister plenipotentiary at Paris is entire and undiminished, I still think that these objects might be promoted by joining with him a person sent from hence directly, carrying with him the feelings and sentiments of the nation excited on the late occurrence, impressed by full communications of all the views we entertain on this interesting subject.

They are, as you will perceive, but a small proportion of the whole.

Should any others in consequence of this be made during the session of Congress, they shall be immediately communicated.

I have always considered marriage as the most interesting event of one's life, the foundation of happiness or misery.

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

True patriotism is not just a feeling but a commitment to the well-being of our country.

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

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 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.

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.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

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

An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.

It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I have been gratified by the liberal and interesting discourses delivered in your Churches.

Under these circumstances, to discharge the dragoons does not seem to comport with economy.