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The Federalist Papers: America’s Political Classic George Washington’s Farewell Address, Sept. 17, 1796

George Washington, letter to Major General Philip Schuyler, July 15, 1777; (This letter concerns the loss of Fort Ticonderoga.)

By Steve Straub On September 14, 2011 · 6 Comments · In George Washington

George Washingotn Battle“We should never despair, our Situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better, so I trust, it will again. If new difficulties arise, we must only put forth new exertions and proportion our efforts to the exigency of the times.”

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6 Responses to George Washington, letter to Major General Philip Schuyler, July 15, 1777; (This letter concerns the loss of Fort Ticonderoga.)

  1. Greg Talbot via Facebook says:
    September 14, 2011 at 6:02 pm

    That is the voice of a Christian man of courage. A hero. I am pleased to finally know the correct context of this quote. I have used it often. Thanks.

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  2. Scooby Scoobyred via Facebook says:
    September 14, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    We will with new leadership…soon

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  3. Debra Simmons via Facebook says:
    September 14, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    When you think of the horrible hardships they faced, the optimism he expressed is remarkable! This reminds me I need to check my despair at the front door and get busy working towards a better outcome!

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  4. Debra Burnsworth via Facebook says:
    September 14, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    That is the voice of a man of courage. It does not take a christian to be one.

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  5. Terry Stevens via Facebook says:
    September 14, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    But,Debra GW was a Christian as evidenced by his writings and speeches,whether the atheists like it or not

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  6. Sandi Bradley via Facebook says:
    September 15, 2011 at 3:57 am

    True, Terry. While I agree with Debra that one does not need to be a Christian to have courage, in this case we have a “Christian man of courage” as Greg called Washington.

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