I am anxious to see the doctrine of one god commenced in our state. But the population of my neighborhood is too slender, and is too much divided into other sects to maintain any one preacher well. I must therefore be contented to be an Unitarian by myself, although I know there are many around me who would become so, if once they could hear the questions fairly stated.

The persons and property of our citizens are entitled to the protection of our government in all places where they may lawfully go.

The introduction of so powerful an agent as steam [to a carriage on wheels] will make a great change in the situation of man.

If we move in mass, be it ever so circuitously, we shall attain our object; but if we break into squads, everyone pursuing the path he thinks most direct, we become an easy conquest to those who can now barely hold us in check.

I have now the gloomy prospect of retiring from office loaded with serious debts, which will materially affect the tranquility of my retirement.

The sheep are happier of themselves, than under the care of wolves.

Is uniformity of opinion desirable? No more than that of face and stature.