charge in which my integrity and affections are engaged
charge of a number of orphan children and their estates must be neglected
request to be excused for declining the honor proposed to be conferred on me
persuade that you will do me the justice to believe that when it is in my power to render my efficient service to my country
happy in the opportunity
honored by your private letter
highly complimented by the favorable opinion which you presume the President is pleased to entertain of my abilities
accept a command in the army
commanding in chief
health for more than two years has been extremely precarious and still requires the most attentive care
happiness of my family