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days. Then leaving the line of mail, I shall proceed to Augusta; and
according to the information I shall receive there, my return by an
upper road will be regulated."

[33] The following is the address of the Moravians to the president:--

"Happy in sharing the honor of a visit from the illustrious
president of the Union to the southern states, the Brethren of
Wachovia humbly beg leave, upon this joyful occasion, to express
their highest esteem, duty, and affection, for the great patriot of
this country.

"Deeply impressed as we are with gratitude to the great Author of
our being for his unbounded mercies, we can not but particularly
acknowledge his gracious providence over the temporal and political
prosperity of the country, in the peace whereof we do find peace,
and wherein none can take a warmer interest than ourselves; in
particular, when we consider that the same Lord who preserved your
precious person in so many imminent dangers has made you, in a
conspicuous manner, an instrument in his hands to forward that
happy constitution, together with those improvements, whereby our
United States begin to flourish, over which you preside with the
applause of a thankful nation.

"Whenever, therefore, we solicit the protection of the Father of
mercies over this favored country, we can not but fervently implore
his kindness for your preservation, which is so intimately
connected therewith.

"May this gracious Lord vouchsafe to prolong your valuable life as
a further blessing, and an ornament of the constitution, that by
your worthy example the regard for religion be increased, and the
improvements of civil society encouraged.

"The settlements of the United Brethren, though small, will always
make it their study to contribute as much as in them lies to the
peace and improvement of the United States, and all the particular
parts they live in, joining their ardent prayers to the best wishes
of this whole continent that your personal as well as domestic
happiness may abound, and a series of successes may crown your
labors for the prosperity of our times and an example to future
ages, until the glorious reward of a faithful servant shall be your
portion.

"Signed, in behalf of the United Brethren in Wachovia:

"FREDERICK WILLIAM MARSHALL,