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1977. DEATH, Generations and.—

When
we have lived our generation out, we should
not wish to encroach on another. I enjoy
good health: I am happy in what is around
me, yet I assure you I am ripe for leaving all,
this year, this day, this hour.—
To John Adams. Washington ed. vii, 26.
(M. 1816)