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3496. GOVERNMENT, Energetic.—

American reputation in Europe is not such as to be flattering to its citizens. Two circumstances
are particularly objected to us,—the
non-payment of our debts and the want of
energy in our government. These discourage
a connection with us.—
To Archibald Stuart. Washington ed. i, 518. Ford ed., iv, 188.
(P. 1786)