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country; and, whatever difficulties and discouragements lie in my way, I dare not shrink from it; and I rely on that Being who has not left us the choice of duties, that, whilst I shall conscientiously discharge mine, I shall not finally lose my reward.”
These are the words of
Washington, uttered in the early darkness of the
American Revolution.
The rule of duty is the same for the lowly and the great; and I hope it may not seem presumptuous in one so humble as myself to adopt his determination, and to avow his confidence.
I have the honor to be, fellow-citizens,
With sincere regard,
Your faithful friend and servant,
