With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you. I most devoutly wish that your later days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable. I cannot... I cannot come to each of you but shall feel obliged if each of you will come and take me by the hand.

Entertaining Anecdotes of Washington; exhibiting his patriotism and courage, benevolence and piety... With engravings (ed. 1834)