 | 1833 - 224 strani
...satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...supreme power of the union, and the patronage of Heaven. 15. " The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations; and my gratitude... | |
 | 1834 - 426 strani
...satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of o«r cause, the support of the supreme power of the union, and the patronage ot Heaven. The successful... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1835 - 594 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1835 - 604 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - 1835 - 596 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance... | |
 | Noah Webster - 1835 - 270 strani
...satisfaction, the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven. . , 3. The successful termination of the war, has verified the most sanguine expectations; and my gratitude... | |
 | John Marshall - 1836 - 500 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which however was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance... | |
 | Robert W. Lincoln - 1836 - 530 strani
...satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven. "While I repeat my obligations to the army in general, I should do injustice to my own feelings, not... | |
 | William Elliot - 1837 - 350 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence — a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance... | |
 | C. B. Taylor - 1837 - 568 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous n task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...the supreme power of the union, and the patronage of Heayen. "The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations, — my... | |
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Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities... 
