The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all.

Remember, officers and soldiers, that you are fighting for the blessings of liberty.

The whole duty of man is summed up in obedience to God's will.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few.

No pecuniary consideration is more urgent, than the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt: on none can delay be more injurious, or an economy of time more valuable.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in the happy hour when the establishment of American Liberty, upon the most firm and solid foundations shall enable us to return to our Private Stations in the bosom of a free, peacefully and happy Country.

The consciousness of having discharged that duty which we owe to our country is superior to all other considerations.