The approbation of one who has united all hearts in the field of conquest, in the lap of peace, and at the head of the government of the United States, must, for a time, give countenance to a writer, who, claiming the honour of private friendship, hopes for this indulgence: But it must be a bold adventurer in the paths of literature, who dreams of fame, in any degree commensurate with the duration of laurels reaped by an hero, who has led the armies of America to glory, victory and independence.
This may, perhaps, be an improper place to make many observations on a revolution, that may eventually shake the proud systems of European despotism; yet you, sir, (who have borne such a distinguished and honourable part in the great conflict:, till
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