 | Richard J. Ward - 2002 - 562 strani
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 | Richard Stengel - 2002 - 326 strani
...1775, when Washington was chosen as commander-inchief by the Continental Congress, he wrote to them, "I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with." When he was elected to preside over the Constitutional Convention, he wrote that he "lamented his want... | |
 | Richard W. Slatta, Jane Lucas De Grummond - 2003 - 380 strani
...did not pursue his own personal fame. Upon taking command of the Continental army in 1775, he said, "I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in...think myself equal to the command I am honored with." Later, as president, he exercised power carefully, with an obvious concern, even anxiety, that his... | |
 | Paul M. Zall - 204 strani
...Support of the glorious Cause But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavourable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every Gentleman in the...declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think my self equal to the Command I am honoured with. As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to Assure the Congress... | |
 | Barnet Schecter - 2003 - 472 strani
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 | Allan Metcalf - 2004 - 358 strani
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I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with. 
