George Washington — "The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon."

"The unfortunate success of the enemy at Fort Washington, has been owing to the misconduct of our own people."

"I shall rely therefore on that Providence which has hitherto preserved us, and shall feel no dismay at any dangers."

"I had rather be in my grave, than in the present situation."

"I conceive that the great weight of the obligation which lies upon me to render justice to every man, and to every public body, requires that I should not be silent, when I see a measure taken, which,…"

"I have always given it as my opinion that no terms should be made with a people who are so lost to every sense of honor and principle as to be capable of such barbarity."