There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.

To constitute a dispute there must be two parties. To understand it well, both parties and all the circumstances must be fully heard; and to accommodate the differences, temper and mutual forbearance are requisite.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

Do not conceive that fine Clothes make fine Men, any more than fine feathers make fine Birds. A plain genteel dress is more admired and obtains more credit than lace and embroidery in the Eyes of the judicious and sensible.

The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principle of private morality.

The executive branch of this government never has, nor will suffer, while I preside, any improper conduct of its officers to escape with impunity.

To cash paid for saddlery, a letter case, maps, glasses, etc etc etc. for the use of my Command: 29 pounds 13 shillings and sixpence... To Mrs Washington's travelling expenses in coming to and returning from my winter quarters, the money to defray that taken from my private purse: 1064 pounds, one shilling.