I am not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk and tread the paths of private life with heartfelt satisfaction.


The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799 (ed. 1784)


I am not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk and tread the paths...

I am not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk and tread the paths...

I am not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk and tread the paths...

I am not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk and tread the paths...