I hope your Excellency will not think this application results from a lazy habit, or a desire to free myself from business. Far from it. I am never more happy than when I am honorably or usefully employed. If your Excellency thinks I can promote the service as much in this employment as in any other,


Letter to George Washington (July 1776)

Nathanael Greene Quotes

I hope your Excellency will not think this application results from a lazy habit, or a desire to free myself from business. Far from it. I am never...

I hope your Excellency will not think this application results from a lazy habit, or a desire to free myself from business. Far from it. I am never...

I hope your Excellency will not think this application results from a lazy habit, or a desire to free myself from business. Far from it. I am never...

I hope your Excellency will not think this application results from a lazy habit, or a desire to free myself from business. Far from it. I am never...