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" I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all... "
The Home of Washington: Or, Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical ... - Page 147
by Benson John Lossing - 1871 - 446 pages
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The Lady's Magazine: Or, Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex ...

Great Britain - 1829 - 696 pages
...with heartfelt satisfaction. — Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this being the order of my march, I will move gently down...the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." Indolence of a Divine, and fleauattry of a Negro Servant. — "Dr. Cooper, who was a man of accomplished...
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The Life of George Washington,: Commander in Chief of the American ..., Volume 5

John Marshall - 1807 - 840 pages
...solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." But a mind accustomed to labour for a nation's welfare, does not immediately divest itself of ancient...
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An Essay on the Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the ...

Aaron Bancroft - 1807 - 576 pages
...solitary walk and tread the paths of private life with heart felt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my...dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." But delighted as he was with his domestick...
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Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the American Army Through ...

Aaron Bancroft - 1808 - 604 pages
...the solitary walk and tread the paths of private life with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my...dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." But delighted as he was with his domestic...
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The Life of George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Armies of the ...

David Ramsay - Generals - 1814 - 274 pages
...solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of illy march, I will move gently down the steam of life, until I sleep with/my fathers." Agriculture,...
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A Complete History of the Marquis de Lafayette, Major-general in the ...

An Officer in the late army - 1826 - 524 pages
...solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." On the first of July, 1784, the marquis embarked at Havre on board of the packet ship Courier, and...
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The American Common-place Book of Prose: A Collection of Eloquent and ...

American prose literature - 1832 - 478 pages
...solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." Mr. MARSHALL thus finishes this beautiful picture.— ED. For several months after reaching Mount Vernon,...
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The Lives of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson: With a Parallel ...

Stephen Simpson - Presidents - 1833 - 408 pages
...solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." It was evident, however, that this desire of private contentment, required a struggle; and that his...
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The Western Reader: A Series of Useful Lessons

Readers - 1833 - 224 pages
...solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." LESSON .LXXXH. The Ocean, — GBORGB D. PRENTICE. How beautiful ! — from his blue throne on high,...
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The Writings of George Washington: pt. III. Private letters from the time ...

George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1835 - 572 pages
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order for my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers. Except an introductory letter or two, and one countermanding my request respecting plate, I have not...
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