. The speeches, addresses and messages, of the several presidents of the United States, at the openings of Congress and at their respective inaugurations. Also, the Declaration of independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens. Embracing an official summary of the national events of the first half century of the union. Embellished with miniature likenesses of the presidents, and fac similies of the sages of the revolution, signers to the Declaration of independence. stand,more and oftener, in need of your indulgence. Intentions,upr
. The speeches, addresses and messages, of the several presidents of the United States, at the openings of Congress and at their respective inaugurations. Also, the Declaration of independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens. Embracing an official summary of the national events of the first half century of the union. Embellished with miniature likenesses of the presidents, and fac similies of the sages of the revolution, signers to the Declaration of independence. stand,more and oftener, in need of your indulgence. Intentions,upright and pure; a heart devoted to the welfare of ourcountry, and the unceasing application of all the facultiesallotted to me, to her service, are all the pledges that I caugive, for the faithful performance of the arduous duties Iam to undertake. To the guidance of the legislative coun-cils ; to the assistance of the executive and subordinatedepartments ; to the friendly co-operation of the respec-tive state governments; to the candid and liberal supportof the people, so far as it may be deserved by honestindustry and zeal, 1 shall look for whatever success mayattend my public service : and knowing, that, exceptthe Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but invain; with fervent supplications for his favour, to hisover-ruling Providence 1 commit, with humble but fear-less confidence, my own fate, aud the future destinies ofmy country. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, FINIS ,::.A\: •••?•• -, •St ;,* * * . * • * ? -. fw JUL 2 1914 Mar 141918 ^r*r***£
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