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To: Diamond
George Washington, November 18, 1775, General Orders
from American Memory Collection, Library of Congress
(paragraph breaks for clarity)

The Honorable the Legislature of this Colony having thought fit to set apart Thursday the 23d of November Instant, as a day of public thanksgiving "to offer up our praises, and prayers to Almighty God, the Source and Benevolent Bestower of all good;

That he would be pleased graciously to continue, to >smile upon our Endeavours, to restore peace, preserve our Rights, and Privileges, to the latest posterity; prosper the American Arms, preserve and strengthen the Harmony of the United Colonies, and avert the Calamities of a civil war."

The General therefore commands that day to be observed with all the Solemnity directed by the Legislative Proclamation, and all Officers, Soldiers and others, are hereby directed, with the most unfeigned Devotion, to obey the same.

Sounds like a whole lot of petitionin' goin' on there, LOL!

My have times changed. Can you imagine the reaction of the left if President Bush did this? I'd give my husband's left gonad to be in the front row for that, LOL!

56 posted on 02/22/2006 6:59:53 PM PST by Protect the Bill of Rights (GOP, The Other France)
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights
Can you imagine the reaction of the left if President Bush did this? I'd give my husband's left gonad to be in the front row for that, LOL!

Your husband might have a different view of that last sentiment, but can you imagine the ACLU blowing a gasket over this quote from Washington?

You do well to wish to learn our arts and our ways of life and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are. Congress will do everything they can to assist you in this wise intention. (!!!)

George Washington's Speech to Delaware Indian Chiefs on May 12, 1779, in John C. Fitzpatrick, editor, The Writings of George Washington, Vol. XV (Washinton: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1932), p. 55.

Cordially,

63 posted on 02/23/2006 9:10:13 AM PST by Diamond
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