But should any thing take place contrary to my wishes, which might furnish me with sufficient reason of quitting the service, yet I will not do it, until the danger and difficulties appear less than at present.


Letter to George Washington (May 1776)


But should any thing take place contrary to my wishes, which might furnish me with sufficient reason of quitting the service, yet I will not do it,...

But should any thing take place contrary to my wishes, which might furnish me with sufficient reason of quitting the service, yet I will not do it,...

But should any thing take place contrary to my wishes, which might furnish me with sufficient reason of quitting the service, yet I will not do it,...

But should any thing take place contrary to my wishes, which might furnish me with sufficient reason of quitting the service, yet I will not do it,...