The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.

There is no restraining men's tongues or pens when charged with a little vanity.

Be not forward, but friendly and courteous; the first to salute, hear and answer; and be not pensive when it is time to converse.

Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.

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.

It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being. Religion is as necessary to reason, as reason is to religion.

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . .