I only wish, while I am a servant of the public, to know the will of my masters, that I may govern my self accordingly.

Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it?

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Peace with all the world is my sincere wish. I am sure it is our true policy, and am persuaded it is the ardent desire of the government.

Freedom and Property Rights are inseparable. You can't have one without the other.

It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws.