Letters of George Washington

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The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government.

George Washington

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Topic

Good government Political theory Politics

Author

George Washington

Source

Letters of George Washington

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1789 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

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Original Citation

Washington, George. Letter to Edmund Randolph. 28 Sept. 1789.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "From George Washington to Edmund Randolph, 28 September 1789." George Washington: Writings, edited by John H. Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

I can with truth assure you, I heard Bulletts whistle and believe me there was something charming in the sound.

George Washington

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Topic

Attraction of war

Author

George Washington

Source

Letters of George Washington

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1754 1750s 18th century

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Original Citation

Washington, George. Letter to John Augustine Washington. 31 May 1754.

Current Citation

Washington, George. "To John Augustine Washington, May 31, 1754." George Washington: Writings, edited by John H. Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

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

George Washington

Letters of George Washington

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Topic

Discipline The Army

Author

George Washington

Source

Letters of George Washington

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1757 1750s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Washington, George. "Letter of Instructions to the Captains of the Virginia Regiments." 29 July 1757.