...excellent universal character would command the approbation of all Amer ea and unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the Union.'" During this speech Washington modestly left the room. Silence prevailed for a few moments, and then...

...universal character, would command the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the Colonies better than any other person in the Union. Mr. Washington, who happened to sit near the door, as soon as he heard me allude to him, from his usual...

...excellent universal character would demand the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the Union." Thomas Johnson, of Maryland, nominated Washington as commander-in-chief of the armies raised and to...

...excellent universal character would demand the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the Union." Thomas Johnson, of Maryland, nominated Washington as commander-in-chief of the armies raised and to...

...excellent universal character would command the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the Union. Mr. Washington, who happened to sit near the door, as soon as he heard me allude to him, from his usual...

...universal character, would command the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the union." Washington, who wore his uniform at the sessions, recognized the allusion to himself and "darted into...

...body, and well known to all of us. He is a gentleman of skill and excellent universal character and would command the approbation of all the colonies better than any other person in the Union." George Washington is in the hall. The eyes of all Congress have turned toward him. He is surprised,...

...talents, and excellent character would command the approbation of all America, and unite the exertions of all the Colonies better than any other person in the Union. Mr. Washington, who happened to sit near the door, as soon as he heard me allude to him, from his usual...

...universal character, would command the approbation of all America, and unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the union." Then Washington was chosen commander-in-chief. For almost nine years he held that commission, and when...

...all of us; a gentleman •whose skill and experience as an officer could unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies, better than any other person in the Union." Washington, surprised and modest, slipped silently from the room. On the sixteenth of June Washington...