It is incumbent upon every person of every description to contribute to his country's welfare.

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

A people unused to restraint must be led, they will not be drove.

It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws.

My opinion with respect to immigration is, that except of useful mechanics and some particular description of men and professions, there is no use of encouragement.

The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.

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.