 | John Adams - Biography & Autobiography - 2003 - 308 pages
...seen by all men, and mistaken by none. (WJA VIII486-87) (8 March 1797) Adams's first Inaugural Speech. In that retirement which is his voluntary choice,...all open or secret enemies of his country's peace. (23 December 1799) Reply to Congress after Washington's death. (WJALX108) The attributes and decorations... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - United States - 1879 - 716 pages
...splendid prospect of the future fortunes of his country which is opening from year to year. May his name be still a rampart, and the knowledge that he lives...all open or secret enemies of his country's peace !" The hearts of the audience had already been made tender by the farewell words of Washington ; and... | |
 | United States. President - Presidents - 1858 - 802 pages
...prospect of the future fortunes of this country which is opening from year to year His name may still be a rampart, and the knowledge that he lives, a bulwark...all open or secret enemies of his country's peace. His example has been recommended to the imitation of his successors by both houses of Congress, and... | |
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This example has been recommended to the imitation of his successors, by both Houses of Congress, and by the voice of the Legislatures and the people, throughout the nation. On this subject it might become me better to be silent, or to speak with diffidence;... 
