I fully agree with General Washington, that we must protect this young nation from an insidious influence and impenetration. The menace, gentlemen,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Gouverneur Morris had often told me that General Washington believed no more of that system (Christianity) than did he himself. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
On the evening of December 25, General Washington in a most severe season crossed the Delaware with a part of his army,… — Mercy Otis Warren Copy Share Image
In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous. — Marquis de Lafayette Copy Share Image
When asked what he was fighting for, General Washington, in writing to General Thomas, said the object was 'neither glory nor extent… — Doug Harvey Copy Share Image
I served with General Washington in die Legislature of Virginia...and...with Doctor Franklin in Congress. I never heard neither of them speak ten… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“Writing again, he stressed that the events of war are always uncertain. Then, paraphrasing a favorite line from the popular play Cato… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
I do believe that General Washington had not a firm confidence in the durability of our government. He was naturally distrustful of… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“When the clergy addressed General Washington on his departure from the government, it was observed in their consultation that he had never… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
