The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. – George Washington
To acknowledge the receipt of letters is always proper, to remove doubts of their miscarriage. – George Washington

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. – George Washington
To acknowledge the receipt of letters is always proper, to remove doubts of their miscarriage. – George Washington
Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. – George Washington
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. – George Washington