"The path of my future life is now marked out. I shall retire to my farm, and never cease to pray for the prosperity of my country."

"If we mean to support the liberty and independence which we have so gloriously struggled for, we must be more virtuous and become more industrious."

"The unfortunate condition of the persons whose labour in part I employed has been the only unavoidable subject of regret."

"I shall rely confidently on that Providence which has hitherto preserved and been bountiful to me, and not doubt that with the continuance of its aid I shall be enabled to discharge with fidelity such…"

"I am sensible that I am not without my faults; but I am conscious of an honest intention."