Just trying to be sure there was some accuracy. Wond'ring if there was
any real evidence that he actually said it.
We want to be accurate with our family histories, which is a GOOD THING. We
should also have a desire to be accurate -- or as accurate as possible --
when we quote someone, especially someone like George Washington. Sounds
like something he would say, for sure, and it is a GOOD SAYING, but ........
In a message dated 3/11/2011 9:33:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
Keep in mind that even Patrick Henry's famous speech is all recorded by
the
memory of those who heard it. It was not written down and presented. It
came
from his heart. And was later written down by those who were present.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Crenshaw" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:17 AM
Subject: Re: The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays
It is widely attributed to Pres. Washington, and it is a rally-cry of
sorts for the Libertarians among us these days. Just think about
it....in my 65 years of life in America it has the ring of truth to it.
R. W. Crenshaw, M.D.
Charlottesville, Virginia
On Mar 10, 2011, at 8:45 PM, CLAUDE RICHARDS wrote:
> Well, I didn't personally hear him say it but it is attributed to him
on
> brainyquote.com.
>
> Claude Richards
>
> "Government is not reason. It is not eloquence. Government is force;
like
> fire it is a dangerous servant -- and a fearful master.”
> —George Washington
>
>
>
>
>
>> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:47:29 -0500
>> From: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>
>> Is that REALLY a quote from George Washington ..... ? ?
>> Just wondered .......... Apparently, there is some question.
>>
>> Carole
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 3/10/2011 9:57:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> [log in to unmask] writes:
>>
>> I got my copy and have been enjoying it. Probably just a glitch.
Contact
>> them again and I am sure your book will come.
>>
>> Claude Richards
>>
>> "Government is not reason. It is not eloquence. Government is force;
>> like
>> fire it is a dangerous servant -- and a fearful master.”
>> —George Washington
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:12:09 -0500
>>> From: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>
>>> Good Afternoon
>>> On or about 9 Jan 2011 Suzanne Levy posted a msg to this mail list
>>> about
>> the
>>> subject book being available from the Washington and Northern Va
>>> Company
>> and
>>> listed a name and address to send the check.
>>> I did so on 12 Jan and as yet the check has not cleared and no book.
>> Anyone
>>> on the list familiar with this company and it's reliability?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Douglas Burnett
>>> Satellite Beach
>>> FL
>>>
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