1From George Washington to Matthew Ten Eyck, 16 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
I return you my thanks for this very flattering mark of your Esteem, and exceedingly regret that the duties of my station will permit me to make but so short a stay among a people from whom I have received the warmest proofs of regard and for whose Characters I entertain the highest respect. It is peculiarly pleasing to me to find that my conduct has merited the approbation of my fellow...