The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . .

The establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive which induced me to the Field - the object is attained - and it now remains to be my earnest wish & prayer, that the Citizens of the United States could make a wise and virtuous use of the blessings placed before them.

The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.

If ever again our nation stumbles upon unfunded paper, it shall surely be like death to our body politic. This country will crash.

Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.

Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.

Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by difference of sentiment in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.