To acknowledge the receipt of letters is always proper, to remove doubts of their miscarriage. – George Washington
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. – George Washington
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. – George Washington
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. – George Washington