 | George Washington - 1838 - 596 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I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and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 - 1838 - 114 strani
...diffidence ; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superceded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the...The successful termination of the War has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for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 - 1839 - 594 strani
...the appointment I accepted with diffidence ; a diffidence hi my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task, which, however, was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and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... | |
 | William Grimshaw - 1840 - 342 strani
...satisfaction, the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence of my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task: which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, in the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven. The successful termination... | |
 | John Trumbull - 1841 - 520 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I accepted with diffidence, — a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was superseded by a confidence...The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and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... | |
 | David Ridgely - 1841 - 314 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I accepted with diffidence : a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was superseded by a confidence...'The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence,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... | |
 | David Ridgely - 1841 - 300 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I accepted with diffidence : a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was superseded by a confidence...'The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence,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... | |
 | David Ridgely - 1841 - 302 strani
...accepted with diffidence: a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task; which, hrfwever, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of...'The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance... | |
 | David Ridgely - 1841 - 302 strani
...a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was super- • seded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the...'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 - 1842 - 610 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...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... | |
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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... 
