The scheme, my dear Marqs. which you propose as a precedent, to encourage the emancipation of the black people of this Country from that state of Bondage in wch. they are held, is a striking evidence of the benevolence of your Heart. I shall be happy to join you in so laudable a work.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth.

The United States of America should have a foundation free from the influence of clergy.

Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.

Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.

Purity of morals [is] the only sure foundation of public happiness in any country.

I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.