...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." There were many men who were able leaders, and who had already made great sacrifices in the cause of...

...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...

...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." The pay of the commander-in-chief was fixed at five hundred dollars a month and on June 15 Washington...

...universal character, would command the approbation of all Arnerica, 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...

...to 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...

...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." Let it ever be set down to the glory of Massachusetts that John Adams made George Washington Commander...

...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. When Washington, on hearing Adams' veiled reference to him, fled from the room, it was partly, no doubt,...

...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." John Hancock, President of the Congress, officially notified Washington of his election on the next...

...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. In him were combined chivalry, piety, courtly breeding and humane culture. His loyalty to his country...

...to a head by declaring on the floor of Congress that Washington could "unite the cordial exertions of all the colonies better than any other person in the Union." The opposition quickly dissolved. Washington was not a "harum Scarum ranting Swearing" southerner,...