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Letter to Editor
June 6, 1789
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from Alexandria dated February 28 praises General Washington's patriotic character and reluctance to leave Mount Vernon for the U.S. presidency, highlighting his selfless service. Includes a garbled poem lauding his virtues.
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Extract of a letter from Alexandria, February 28.
Nothing in my opinion, could more fully show the true sentiment and generous character of General Washington, than his universal wish and desire he thought he should accept the first Presidency over the American states. It is with regret, however, that this amiable man will leave his shades of Vernon, we wish that repose which he so gloriously enjoys. Nothing but the purest patriotism and the sincere affection for the future happiness of a country, which his sword has delivered from the yoke of tyranny could induce him to tear himself from that retreat.
[Poem:]
In former offers made, lately davin the compa o d wh'e, on his In, wao tenjes a d urbanity. o.otr svenerar o and reiped. Still, all our darling Chief, we all were aw'd. Our iris adir'd him, towring as he trd, A mca ju,eme. in ea.h hard intance tryd, Abcve all:ain, all peflion,and all pride. Not m re his patience than his prudence fbi.d, Net more his courage than his conant mind, Virginia s glory Heroof thenat. And Patriot, to tha late age buil lat.
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, February 28.
Nothing in my opinion, could more fully show the true sentiment and generous character of General Washington, than his universal wish and desire he thought he should accept the first Presidency over the American states. It is with regret, however, that this amiable man will leave his shades of Vernon, we wish that repose which he so gloriously enjoys. Nothing but the purest patriotism and the sincere affection for the future happiness of a country, which his sword has delivered from the yoke of tyranny could induce him to tear himself from that retreat.
[Poem:]
In former offers made, lately davin the compa o d wh'e, on his In, wao tenjes a d urbanity. o.otr svenerar o and reiped. Still, all our darling Chief, we all were aw'd. Our iris adir'd him, towring as he trd, A mca ju,eme. in ea.h hard intance tryd, Abcve all:ain, all peflion,and all pride. Not m re his patience than his prudence fbi.d, Net more his courage than his conant mind, Virginia s glory Heroof thenat. And Patriot, to tha late age buil lat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Reflective
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Military War
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Washington
Presidency
Patriotism
Mount Vernon
Tyranny
Alexandria
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
general washington's acceptance of the presidency demonstrates his pure patriotism and generous character, as he reluctantly leaves his peaceful retreat at mount vernon for the good of the nation he freed from tyranny.
Notable Details
References Washington's 'Shades Of Vernon' (Mount Vernon)
Includes A Poem Praising Washington's Virtues, Patience, Courage, And Patriotism