“I shall carry it with me to my grave as beneficence – that your union and brotherly affection may be perpetual – that the free Constitution which is the work of your hands, may be sacredly maintained – that its administration in every department may be stamped with wisdom and virtue – that, in fine, the happiness of the people of these states under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection – and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.”
That is beautiful! Is that part of his Farewell Address? I love that too.
Also a lot of FReepers may be hosting family and gearing up for tomorrow.