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The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources, 1745-1799: prepared under the direction of the United States George Washington bicentennial commission and published by authority of Congress

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“A people contending for life and liberty are seldom disposed to look with a favorable eye upon either men or measures whose passions, interests or consequences will clash with those inestimable objects.”

“Every post is honourable in which a man can serve his country.”

“I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.”