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" I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with a heartfelt satisfaction. "
The Foreign Quarterly Review - Page 97
1841
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The Lady's Magazine: Or, Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex ...

1829 - 696 pages
...satisfaction. — Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." Indolence of a Divine, and fleauattry of a Negro Servant. — "Dr. Cooper, who was a man of accomplished...
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The Life of George Washington,: Commander in Chief of the American ..., Volume 5

John Marshall - 1807 - 840 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." But a mind accustomed to labour for a nation's welfare, does not immediately divest itself of ancient...
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A Complete History of the Marquis de Lafayette, Major-general in the ...

An Officer in the late army - 1826 - 524 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently, down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." On the first of July, 1784, the marquis embarked at Havre on board of the packet ship Courier, and...
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The American Common-place Book of Prose: A Collection of Eloquent and ...

1832 - 478 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Mr. MARSHALL thus finishes this beautiful picture.— ED. For several months after reaching Mount Vernon,...
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The Lives of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson: With a Parallel ...

Stephen Simpson - 1833 - 408 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." It was evident, however, that this desire of private contentment, required a struggle; and that his...
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The Western Reader: A Series of Useful Lessons

1833 - 224 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." LESSON .LXXXH. The Ocean, — GBORGB D. PRENTICE. How beautiful ! — from his blue throne on high,...
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The Writings of George Washington: pt.III. Private letters from the time ...

George Washington - 1835 - 568 pages
...original commission was retained, and is deposited in the department of state of the United States. tiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers. Except an introductory letter or two, and one countermanding my request respecting plate, I have not...
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Lives of the Presidents of the United States: With Biographical Notices of ...

Robert W. Lincoln - 1836 - 530 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Washington now devoted his attention, with untiring industry, to the pursuits of agriculture and the...
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Exemplary and Instructive Biography: For the Study of Youth

Exemplary and instructive biography - 1836 - 348 pages
...private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all, and move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." During his retirement, objects of public utility still occupied his thoughts ; and it was not long...
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The Writings of George Washington: Life of Washington

George Washington - 1837 - 644 pages
...gracious smile, can have very little conception. I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." To General Knox he wrote; "I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public cares,...
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