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114. ADMINISTRATION, Confident.—

The important subjects of the government I
meet with some degree of courage and confidence,
because I do believe the talents to be
associated with me, the honest line of conduct
we will religiously pursue at home and
abroad, and the confidence of my fellow citizens
dawning on us, will be equal to these
objects.—
To William B. Giles. Washington ed. iv, 380. Ford ed., viii, 25.
(W. March. 1801)