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" I consider it as an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life, by commending; the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. " Having... "
The constitution of the United States of America; ... the Declaration of ... - Page 209
by William Hickey - 1851
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George Washington: True Patriot

Janet Benge, Geoff Benge - Biography & Autobiography - 2001 - 228 pages
...the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country. George choked back tears as he continued. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire...take my leave of all the employments of public life. Chapter 17 A Rising Sun George and Martha Washington sat side by side in their carriage on Christmas...
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The World Turned Upside Down: The American Revolution

Education - 2002 - 366 pages
...assistance I have received from my countrymen, increases with every review of the momentous contest. . . . Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire...take my leave of all the employments of public life. Source: Rhodehamel, The American Revolution. From Center for Gifted Education, The World Turned Upside...
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American History Told by Contemporaries: Building of the Republic ..., Volume 2

Albert Bushnell Hart - Biography & Autobiography - 2002 - 680 pages
...official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his...great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewel to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and...
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George Washington: Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Leader

Robert Francis Jones - Biography & Autobiography - 2002 - 274 pages
...esp. 466-68; chap. 29 for the trip to Annapolis and for Washington's leave-taking of the C'.ongress. under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer...take my leave of all the employments of public life." Thomas Mifflin, as president of Congress, accepted the commission and thanked the general, and the...
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American Presidents: Farewell Messages to the Nation, 1796-2001

Gleaves Whitney - Biography & Autobiography - 2003 - 496 pages
...Official life, by commanding the Interests of our dearest Country to the protection of Almighty God, and those Who have the superintendence of them, to his...keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, 1 retire from the great theatre of Action — and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body...
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Bootmaker to the Nation: The Story of the American Revolution

John Slade - United States - 2002 - 740 pages
...to the present moment, as worthy of the favorable notice and patronage of Congress. " He concluded, long acted, I here offer my Commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life. " From an inner pocket of his coat, he took out and unfolded a second piece of paper: the commission...
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General Washington's Christmas Farewell: A Mount Vernon Homecoming, 1783

Stanley Weintraub - Biography & Autobiography - 2003 - 240 pages
...Official life, by commending the Interests of our dearest Country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them, to his...take my leave of all the employments of public life. From his coat pocket, Washington withdrew the parchment that was his appointment from Congress as commander...
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History of American Political Thought

Bryan-Paul Frost, Jeffrey Sikkenga - Philosophy - 2003 - 852 pages
...independence, and gratitude for the support of his countrymen and trusted aides, he bade farewell: "Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire...take my leave of all the employments of public life" (W 547-48). Jefferson soon wrote to him: "the moderation & virtue of a single character has probably...
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George Washington Coloring Book

Peter F. Copeland, Coloring Books - Juvenile Nonfiction - 2003 - 52 pages
...He then traveled to Annapolis, Maryland, where he resigned his commission on December 23. He stated, "Having now finished the work assigned me. I retire...take my leave of all the employments of public life." Washington then departed for Virginia to rejoin his beloved family and estate at Mount Vernon. Coming...
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Washington on Washington

Paul M. Zall - Biography & Autobiography - 204 pages
...could bow off the stage with clear conscience to the applause of the world. He could do no more. Having finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great...so long acted, I here offer my Commission, and take leave of all the employments of public life.13 SEEKING RETIREMENT 1784-1786 Except for the brief visit...
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