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...unfeigned modesty : " As the — • — congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous VuneV duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause. But I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost...

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...President — Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, iu this appointment, yet I fuel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not bo equal to the extensive and important trust. However. RS the Congress desire it, I will enter upon...

...I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from consciousness that my abilities and military experience...Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous doty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for support of the glorious cause. I beg...