11From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, 22 June 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
of giving this course to the business. When we are demanding compensation for our captured vessels & goods it is the simplest thing in the world to stipulate compensation for those of great Britain, which we acknowlege to have been unlawfully made within our territory or by the use of our means. It is also with me a material consideration that the coupling this with...
12To George Washington from John Blair, 13 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
...any extrinsic circumstance were necessary to induce my acceptance of the appointment, I could find none so powerful as a wish of the man, who possesses the love & veneration of every American, the respect & admiration of all the world. I have the honour to be, with more deference & esteem than I know how to express, Worthy Sir, Your most obedient & affectionate servant,
13To George Washington from Jacob Wray, 13 September 1792 (Washington Papers)
I am a Theocratic under the Auspicious Saviour of the World that Quickening Spirit that is to influence the whole World all in good time.
14To George Washington from William Hambly, 17 February 1797 (Washington Papers)
At this Moment the Eyes of all the World are fixed on N. A.—and I hope those who wish her
15To George Washington from Edmund Randolph, 21 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
one, from the neglect to employ any coercive means." Randolph responded in general that "In its execution, the means were the same to all the world. If they have happened to be inefficacious with respect to the vessels of one belligerent party, it was not so intended; they might have been also inefficacious with respect to the vessels of another. If the coercive means...
16To George Washington from John Stiles, 8 October 1796 (Washington Papers)
...the Millions of My Brethren who feel the Same emotions for you. May we Adore that God, who hath Signalized America, With a Son possesing Characters so near his Own; as have never been Exhibited to the World before, in a mere Man. May the richest of Heavens blessings rest on you while here, And When translated receive as Distinguished a Crown of Glory, prepared of God for you. is the Sincere...
17To George Washington from Mrs. Segur, 7 November 1795 (Washington Papers)
...all my courage. my pen would refuse to draw these caracter’s, my hand would stop an[d] stand still, notwithstanding the dreadfulness of my wants if this letter was not directed to the man who is in the world the most human,
18To George Washington from Henry Hill, 7 May 1790 (Washington Papers)
...a token of remembrance and a mark of friendship, I receive this legacy with pleasing sensations and a grateful heart, and the words in which it was conveyed were highly flattering, as coming from a man, of whom the world justly entertained an exalted opinion, and whose favorable sentiments could not fail of being grateful to the person upon whom they were bestowed.
19To George Washington from the Philadelphia Merchants and Traders, 16 May 1793 (Washington Papers)
Impressed too with an opinion, that in an unoffending conduct towards all the world, consists the true policy of America; it is their determination, not only to pay the strictest regard to the Proclamation themselves, but to discountenance in the most pointed manner, any contrary disposition in others; examples of which...
20To George Washington from the Massachusetts Masons, 27 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
...& readiness to encourage its benevolent designs; they have taken the liberty to dedicate this work to one, the qualities of whose heart, and the actions of whose life have contributed to improve personal virtue, and extend throughout the World, the most endearing Cordialities: & they humbly hope he will pardon this Freedom, and accept the tribute of their esteem and homage.