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" MR. PRESIDENT: Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the... "
The Atlantic Monthly - Page 361
1888
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Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, Held at Philadelphia, May 10, 1775

United States. Continental Congress - 1776 - 236 pages
...experience may not be equal to the extenfive and important truft: However, as the Congrefs defire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I poflefs in their fervice, and for fupport of the glorious caufe. I beg they will accept my moft cordial...
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The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the ..., Volume 2

William Gordon - 1788 - 816 pages
...experience may nqt be equal to the extenfive and important truft. However, as the congrefs defire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I poffefs in -fervic.e,. and for' the- rupport of the glorious caufe. " I beg u I beg they will accept...
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Washington's Political Legacies: To which is Annexed an Appendix, Containing ...

George Washington - 1800 - 240 pages
...experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust: however, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess, in their service, for support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished...
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Eulogies and Orations on the Life and Death of General George Washington ...

1800 - 336 pages
...experience may not be equal to the extenfive and important truft : however, as the Congrefs'defire it, -I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I pofTefs in their fervice, and for fupport of the glorious caufe." Modefty ever accompanies great merit...
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The Washingtoniana: Containing a Sketch of the Life and Death of the Late ...

1802 - 440 pages
...experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust : however, as the congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their ser. vice, and for support of the glorious cause." Modesty ever accompanies great merit i and diffidence...
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The History of the Discovery and Settlement: To the Present Time, of North ...

William Fordyce Mavor - 1804 - 432 pages
...experience May no: be equal to the extensive and important trust ; ii•iwerar, as the congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and in support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept niy most cord!;:l tiiauks for this disunguished...
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Universal History, Ancient and Modern: From the Earliest Records ..., Volume 24

William Fordyce Mavor - 1805 - 414 pages
...experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust: however, as the congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and in support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished...
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The History of the Discovery and Settlement: To the Present Time, of North ...

William Fordyce Mavor - 1806 - 492 pages
...experience 'may not be equal to the extensive and important trust : however, as the congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, andjn support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most, cordial thanks for this distinguished...
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An Essay on the Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the ...

Aaron Bancroft - 1807 - 576 pages
...and military experience may not be equal to the extensive trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every...service, and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation....
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Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army Through ...

Aaron Bancroft - 1808 - 604 pages
...a.nd military experience may not be equal to the extensive trust However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every...service, and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation....
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