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Letter to Martha Washington


 

Letter to Martha
by George Washington

 

It has been determined in Congress, that the whole army raised for the defence of the American cause shall be put under my care,and that it is necessary for me to proceed immediately to Boston to take upon me the command of it.

You may believe me, my dear Patsy, when I assure you in the most solemn manner that,so far from seeking this appointment, I have used every endeavor in my power to avoid it,not only from my unwillingness to part with you and the family, but from a consciousness of its being a trust too great for my capacity,and that I should enjoy more real happiness in one month with you at home than I have the most distant prospect of finding abroad....

It was utterly out of my power to refuse this appointment, without exposing my character to such censure as would have reflected dishonor upon myself, and have given pain to my friends....

I shall rely, therefore, confidently on that Providence which has heretofore preserved and been bountiful to me, not doubting but that I shall return safe to you in the fall.

 

 


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